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Add 2/6 and 84/80

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

2/6 + 84/80 is 83/60.

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,
    2/6 = 2 × 40/6 × 40 = 80/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/240 + 252/240 = 80 + 252/240 = 332/240
  5. 332/240 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 2/6 + 84/80 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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