Add 49/80 and 4/6
49/80 + 4/6 is 307/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
4/6 = 4 × 40/6 × 40 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
147/240 + 160/240 = 147 + 160/240 = 307/240 - So, 49/80 + 4/6 = 307/240
In mixed form: 167/240
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