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Add 5/6 and 30/80

5/6 + 30/80 is 29/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    5/6 = 5 × 40/6 × 40 = 200/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/240 + 90/240 = 200 + 90/240 = 290/240
  5. 290/240 simplified gives 29/24
  6. So, 5/6 + 30/80 = 29/24
    In mixed form: 15/24

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