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Add 56/80 and 6/3

1st number: 56/80, 2nd number: 2 0/3

56/80 + 6/3 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 3 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    6/3 = 6 × 80/3 × 80 = 480/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/240 + 480/240 = 168 + 480/240 = 648/240
  5. 648/240 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 56/80 + 6/3 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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