Add 1/6 and 72/80
1/6 + 72/80 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
1/6 = 1 × 40/6 × 40 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 216/240 = 40 + 216/240 = 256/240 - 256/240 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 1/6 + 72/80 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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