Add 16/6 and 12/80
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 12/80
16/6 + 12/80 is 169/60.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 40/6 × 40 = 640/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
640/240 + 36/240 = 640 + 36/240 = 676/240 - 676/240 simplified gives 169/60
- So, 16/6 + 12/80 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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