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Add 32/6 and 2/80

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

32/6 + 2/80 is 643/120.

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,
    32/6 = 32 × 40/6 × 40 = 1280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/240 + 6/240 = 1280 + 6/240 = 1286/240
  5. 1286/240 simplified gives 643/120
  6. So, 32/6 + 2/80 = 643/120
    In mixed form: 543/120

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