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Add 16/6 and 8/80

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 8/80

16/6 + 8/80 is 83/30.

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,
    8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/240 + 24/240 = 640 + 24/240 = 664/240
  5. 664/240 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 16/6 + 8/80 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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