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Add 10/6 and 6/80

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 6/80

10/6 + 6/80 is 209/120.

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,
    10/6 = 10 × 40/6 × 40 = 400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/240 + 18/240 = 400 + 18/240 = 418/240
  5. 418/240 simplified gives 209/120
  6. So, 10/6 + 6/80 = 209/120
    In mixed form: 189/120

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