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Add 6/18 and 3/80

6/18 + 3/80 is 89/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    6/18 = 6 × 40/18 × 40 = 240/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/720 + 27/720 = 240 + 27/720 = 267/720
  5. 267/720 simplified gives 89/240
  6. So, 6/18 + 3/80 = 89/240

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