Add 5/6 and 60/80, Solve 5/6 + 60/80 as a fraction

Add 5/6 and 60/80

5/6 + 60/80 is 19/12.

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,
5/6 = 5 × 40/6 × 40 = 200/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 180/240 = 200 + 180/240 = 380/240
380/240 simplified gives 19/12
So, 5/6 + 60/80 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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