Add 9/80 and 75/12, Solve 9/80 + 6 3/12 as a fraction

Add 9/80 and 75/12

1^st number: 9/80, 2^nd number: 6 3/12

9/80 + 75/12 is 509/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
75/12 = 75 × 20/12 × 20 = 1500/240
Add the two like fractions:
27/240 + 1500/240 = 27 + 1500/240 = 1527/240
1527/240 simplified gives 509/80
So, 9/80 + 75/12 = 509/80
In mixed form: 629/80

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