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Add 1/18 and 6/80

1/18 + 6/80 is 47/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    1/18 = 1 × 40/18 × 40 = 40/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/720 + 54/720 = 40 + 54/720 = 94/720
  5. 94/720 simplified gives 47/360
  6. So, 1/18 + 6/80 = 47/360

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