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Add 30/6 and 45/80

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 45/80

30/6 + 45/80 is 89/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    30/6 = 30 × 40/6 × 40 = 1200/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/240 + 135/240 = 1200 + 135/240 = 1335/240
  5. 1335/240 simplified gives 89/16
  6. So, 30/6 + 45/80 = 89/16
    In mixed form: 59/16

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