Add 6/2 and 28/80
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 28/80
6/2 + 28/80 is 67/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
6/2 = 6 × 40/2 × 40 = 240/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
28/80 = 28 × 1/80 × 1 = 28/80 - Add the two like fractions:
240/80 + 28/80 = 240 + 28/80 = 268/80 - 268/80 simplified gives 67/20
- So, 6/2 + 28/80 = 67/20
In mixed form: 37/20
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