Add 42/6 and 14/80
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 14/80
426 + 1480 is 28740.
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,
426 = 42 × 406 × 40 = 1680240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1480 = 14 × 380 × 3 = 42240 - Add the two like fractions:
1680240 + 42240 = 1680 + 42240 = 1722240 - 1722/240 simplified gives 28740
- So, 42/6 + 14/80 = 287/40
In mixed form: 7740
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