Add 3/80 and 50/6
1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 8 2/6
3/80 + 50/6 is 2009/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240 - Add the two like fractions:
9/240 + 2000/240 = 9 + 2000/240 = 2009/240 - So, 3/80 + 50/6 = 2009/240
In mixed form: 889/240
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