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Add 42/80 and 6/8

42/80 + 6/8 is 51/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 8 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    6/8 = 6 × 10/8 × 10 = 60/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/80 + 60/80 = 42 + 60/80 = 102/80
  5. 102/80 simplified gives 51/40
  6. So, 42/80 + 6/8 = 51/40
    In mixed form: 111/40

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