Add 42/7 and 6/80
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 6/80
42/7 + 6/80 is 243/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
42/7 = 42 × 80/7 × 80 = 3360/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/560 + 42/560 = 3360 + 42/560 = 3402/560 - 3402/560 simplified gives 243/40
- So, 42/7 + 6/80 = 243/40
In mixed form: 63/40
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