Add 42/15 and 2/80
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2/80
42/15 + 2/80 is 113/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
42/15 = 42 × 16/15 × 16 = 672/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
672/240 + 6/240 = 672 + 6/240 = 678/240 - 678/240 simplified gives 113/40
- So, 42/15 + 2/80 = 113/40
In mixed form: 233/40
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