Add 80/75 and 60/72, Solve 1 5/75 + 60/72 as a fraction

Add 80/75 and 60/72

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 60/72

80/75 + 60/72 is 19/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
80/75 = 80 × 24/75 × 24 = 1920/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800
Add the two like fractions:
1920/1800 + 1500/1800 = 1920 + 1500/1800 = 3420/1800
3420/1800 simplified gives 19/10
So, 80/75 + 60/72 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10

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