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Add 16/6 and 2/80

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

16/6 + 2/80 is 323/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    16/6 = 16 × 40/6 × 40 = 640/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/240 + 6/240 = 640 + 6/240 = 646/240
  5. 646/240 simplified gives 323/120
  6. So, 16/6 + 2/80 = 323/120
    In mixed form: 283/120

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