Add 20/6 and 14/80
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 14/80
20/6 + 14/80 is 421/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/6 = 20 × 40/6 × 40 = 800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
800/240 + 42/240 = 800 + 42/240 = 842/240 - 842/240 simplified gives 421/120
- So, 20/6 + 14/80 = 421/120
In mixed form: 361/120
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