Add 42/6 and 15/80
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 15/80
426 + 1580 is 11516.
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,
1580 = 15 × 380 × 3 = 45240 - Add the two like fractions:
1680240 + 45240 = 1680 + 45240 = 1725240 - 1725/240 simplified gives 11516
- So, 42/6 + 15/80 = 115/16
In mixed form: 7316
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