Add 42/9 and 6/80
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 6/80
42/9 + 6/80 is 569/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
42/9 = 42 × 80/9 × 80 = 3360/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/720 + 54/720 = 3360 + 54/720 = 3414/720 - 3414/720 simplified gives 569/120
- So, 42/9 + 6/80 = 569/120
In mixed form: 489/120
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