Add 49/6 and 15/80, Solve 8 1/6 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 15/80

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 15/80

49/6 + 15/80 is 401/48.

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,
49/6 = 49 × 40/6 × 40 = 1960/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
1960/240 + 45/240 = 1960 + 45/240 = 2005/240
2005/240 simplified gives 401/48
So, 49/6 + 15/80 = 401/48
In mixed form: 817/48

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