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Add 28/4 and 6/80

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 6/80

28/4 + 6/80 is 283/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    28/4 = 28 × 20/4 × 20 = 560/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/80 + 6/80 = 560 + 6/80 = 566/80
  5. 566/80 simplified gives 283/40
  6. So, 28/4 + 6/80 = 283/40
    In mixed form: 73/40

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