Add 24/6 and 25/80, Solve 4 0/6 + 25/80 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 25/80

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 25/80

24/6 + 25/80 is 69/16.

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,
24/6 = 24 × 40/6 × 40 = 960/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240
Add the two like fractions:
960/240 + 75/240 = 960 + 75/240 = 1035/240
1035/240 simplified gives 69/16
So, 24/6 + 25/80 = 69/16
In mixed form: 45/16

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