Add 4/80 and 16/6, Solve 4/80 + 2 4/6 as a fraction

Add 4/80 and 16/6

1^st number: 4/80, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

4/80 + 16/6 is 163/60.

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,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
16/6 = 16 × 40/6 × 40 = 640/240
Add the two like fractions:
12/240 + 640/240 = 12 + 640/240 = 652/240
652/240 simplified gives 163/60
So, 4/80 + 16/6 = 163/60
In mixed form: 243/60

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