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Add 6/15 and 1/80

6/15 + 1/80 is 33/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 3/240 = 96 + 3/240 = 99/240
  5. 99/240 simplified gives 33/80
  6. So, 6/15 + 1/80 = 33/80

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