Add 42/6 and 98/80, Solve 7 0/6 + 1 18/80 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 98/80

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

42/6 + 98/80 is 329/40.

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,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240
Add the two like fractions:
1680/240 + 294/240 = 1680 + 294/240 = 1974/240
1974/240 simplified gives 329/40
So, 42/6 + 98/80 = 329/40
In mixed form: 89/40

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