Add 32/6 and 49/80
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 49/80
32/6 + 49/80 is 1427/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/6 = 32 × 40/6 × 40 = 1280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/240 + 147/240 = 1280 + 147/240 = 1427/240 - So, 32/6 + 49/80 = 1427/240
In mixed form: 5227/240
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