Add 2/6 and 60/80, Solve 2/6 + 60/80 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 60/80

2/6 + 60/80 is 13/12.

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,
2/6 = 2 × 40/6 × 40 = 80/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 180/240 = 80 + 180/240 = 260/240
260/240 simplified gives 13/12
So, 2/6 + 60/80 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12

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