Add 56/6 and 3/80
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 3/80
56/6 + 3/80 is 2249/240.
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,
56/6 = 56 × 40/6 × 40 = 2240/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/240 + 9/240 = 2240 + 9/240 = 2249/240 - So, 56/6 + 3/80 = 2249/240
In mixed form: 989/240
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