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Add 1/6 and 72/80

1/6 + 72/80 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    1/6 = 1 × 40/6 × 40 = 40/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/240 + 216/240 = 40 + 216/240 = 256/240
  5. 256/240 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 1/6 + 72/80 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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