Add 4/6 and 50/80
46 + 5080 is 3124.
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,
46 = 4 × 406 × 40 = 160240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
5080 = 50 × 380 × 3 = 150240 - Add the two like fractions:
160240 + 150240 = 160 + 150240 = 310240 - 310/240 simplified gives 3124
- So, 4/6 + 50/80 = 31/24
In mixed form: 1724
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