Add 6/15 and 8/80
6/15 + 8/80 is 1/2.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
96/240 + 24/240 = 96 + 24/240 = 120/240 - 120/240 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/15 + 8/80 = 1/2
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