Add 24/6 and 35/80
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 35/80
24/6 + 35/80 is 71/16.
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,
24/6 = 24 × 40/6 × 40 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Add the two like fractions:
960/240 + 105/240 = 960 + 105/240 = 1065/240 - 1065/240 simplified gives 71/16
- So, 24/6 + 35/80 = 71/16
In mixed form: 47/16
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