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Add 3/80 and 1/6

3/80 + 1/6 is 49/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    1/6 = 1 × 40/6 × 40 = 40/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/240 + 40/240 = 9 + 40/240 = 49/240
  5. So, 3/80 + 1/6 = 49/240

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