Add 14/6 and 60/80
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 60/80
14/6 + 60/80 is 37/12.
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,
14/6 = 14 × 40/6 × 40 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
560/240 + 180/240 = 560 + 180/240 = 740/240 - 740/240 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 14/6 + 60/80 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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