Add 2/6 and 72/80, Solve 2/6 + 72/80 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 72/80

2/6 + 72/80 is 37/30.

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,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 216/240 = 80 + 216/240 = 296/240
296/240 simplified gives 37/30
So, 2/6 + 72/80 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30

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