Add 15/6 and 18/80
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 18/80
15/6 + 18/80 is 109/40.
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,
15/6 = 15 × 40/6 × 40 = 600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
600/240 + 54/240 = 600 + 54/240 = 654/240 - 654/240 simplified gives 109/40
- So, 15/6 + 18/80 = 109/40
In mixed form: 229/40
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