Add 40/6 and 20/80, Solve 6 4/6 + 20/80 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 20/80

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 20/80

40/6 + 20/80 is 83/12.

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,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
Add the two like fractions:
1600/240 + 60/240 = 1600 + 60/240 = 1660/240
1660/240 simplified gives 83/12
So, 40/6 + 20/80 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12

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