Add 35/6 and 40/80, Solve 5 5/6 + 40/80 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 40/80

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 40/80

35/6 + 40/80 is 19/3.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 40/6 × 40 = 1400/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
Add the two like fractions:
1400/240 + 120/240 = 1400 + 120/240 = 1520/240
1520/240 simplified gives 19/3
So, 35/6 + 40/80 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3

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