Add 4/80 and 8/6
1st number: 4/80, 2nd number: 1 2/6
4/80 + 8/6 is 83/60.
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,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
8/6 = 8 × 40/6 × 40 = 320/240 - Add the two like fractions:
12/240 + 320/240 = 12 + 320/240 = 332/240 - 332/240 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 4/80 + 8/6 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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