Add 49/6 and 2/80
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 2/80
49/6 + 2/80 is 983/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/240 + 6/240 = 1960 + 6/240 = 1966/240 - 1966/240 simplified gives 983/120
- So, 49/6 + 2/80 = 983/120
In mixed form: 823/120
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