Add 4/6 and 45/80
4/6 + 45/80 is 59/48.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 40/6 × 40 = 160/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 135/240 = 160 + 135/240 = 295/240 - 295/240 simplified gives 59/48
- So, 4/6 + 45/80 = 59/48
In mixed form: 111/48
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