Add 48/6 and 7/80, Solve 8 0/6 + 7/80 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 7/80

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/80

48/6 + 7/80 is 647/80.

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,
48/6 = 48 × 40/6 × 40 = 1920/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
Add the two like fractions:
1920/240 + 21/240 = 1920 + 21/240 = 1941/240
1941/240 simplified gives 647/80
So, 48/6 + 7/80 = 647/80
In mixed form: 87/80

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