Add 6/15 and 42/80
6/15 + 42/80 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
6/15 = 6 × 16/15 × 16 = 96/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 126/240 = 96 + 126/240 = 222/240 - 222/240 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 6/15 + 42/80 = 37/40
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