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Add 15/80 and 42/9

1st number: 15/80, 2nd number: 4 6/9

15/80 + 42/9 is 233/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 9 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    42/9 = 42 × 80/9 × 80 = 3360/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/720 + 3360/720 = 135 + 3360/720 = 3495/720
  5. 3495/720 simplified gives 233/48
  6. So, 15/80 + 42/9 = 233/48
    In mixed form: 441/48

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