Add 1/6 and 8/80
1/6 + 8/80 is 4/15.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 24/240 = 40 + 24/240 = 64/240 - 64/240 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 1/6 + 8/80 = 4/15
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