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Add 18/3 and 80/96

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 80/96

18/3 + 80/96 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    18/3 = 18 × 32/3 × 32 = 576/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    80/96 = 80 × 1/96 × 1 = 80/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/96 + 80/96 = 576 + 80/96 = 656/96
  5. 656/96 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 18/3 + 80/96 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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