Add 28/6 and 28/80, Solve 4 4/6 + 28/80 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 28/80

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 28/80

28/6 + 28/80 is 301/60.

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,
28/6 = 28 × 40/6 × 40 = 1120/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240
Add the two like fractions:
1120/240 + 84/240 = 1120 + 84/240 = 1204/240
1204/240 simplified gives 301/60
So, 28/6 + 28/80 = 301/60
In mixed form: 51/60

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