Add 42/6 and 30/80, Solve 7 0/6 + 30/80 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 30/80

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 30/80

42/6 + 30/80 is 59/8.

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,
42/6 = 42 × 40/6 × 40 = 1680/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
Add the two like fractions:
1680/240 + 90/240 = 1680 + 90/240 = 1770/240
1770/240 simplified gives 59/8
So, 42/6 + 30/80 = 59/8
In mixed form: 73/8

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