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Add 5/18 and 6/80

5/18 + 6/80 is 127/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    5/18 = 5 × 40/18 × 40 = 200/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/720 + 54/720 = 200 + 54/720 = 254/720
  5. 254/720 simplified gives 127/360
  6. So, 5/18 + 6/80 = 127/360

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