Add 40/6 and 18/80, Solve 6 4/6 + 18/80 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 18/80

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 18/80

40/6 + 18/80 is 827/120.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 40/6 × 40 = 1600/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240
Add the two like fractions:
1600/240 + 54/240 = 1600 + 54/240 = 1654/240
1654/240 simplified gives 827/120
So, 40/6 + 18/80 = 827/120
In mixed form: 6107/120

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