Add 4/6 and 35/80, Solve 4/6 + 35/80 as a fraction

Add 4/6 and 35/80

4/6 + 35/80 is 53/48.

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,
4/6 = 4 × 40/6 × 40 = 160/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 105/240 = 160 + 105/240 = 265/240
265/240 simplified gives 53/48
So, 4/6 + 35/80 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48

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