Add 15/6 and 2/80
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2/80
156 + 280 is 10140.
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,
156 = 15 × 406 × 40 = 600240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
280 = 2 × 380 × 3 = 6240 - Add the two like fractions:
600240 + 6240 = 600 + 6240 = 606240 - 606/240 simplified gives 10140
- So, 15/6 + 2/80 = 101/40
In mixed form: 22140
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