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Add 30/5 and 56/80

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 56/80

30/5 + 56/80 is 67/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    30/5 = 30 × 16/5 × 16 = 480/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    56/80 = 56 × 1/80 × 1 = 56/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/80 + 56/80 = 480 + 56/80 = 536/80
  5. 536/80 simplified gives 67/10
  6. So, 30/5 + 56/80 = 67/10
    In mixed form: 67/10

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