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Add 6/15 and 2/80

6/15 + 2/80 is 17/40.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 6/240 = 96 + 6/240 = 102/240
  5. 102/240 simplified gives 17/40
  6. So, 6/15 + 2/80 = 17/40

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