Add 6/80 and 10/6
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 1 4/6
6/80 + 10/6 is 209/120.
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,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
10/6 = 10 × 40/6 × 40 = 400/240 - Add the two like fractions:
18/240 + 400/240 = 18 + 400/240 = 418/240 - 418/240 simplified gives 209/120
- So, 6/80 + 10/6 = 209/120
In mixed form: 189/120
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