Add 6/24 and 80/30, Solve 6/24 + 2 20/30 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 80/30

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

6/24 + 80/30 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120
Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 320/120 = 30 + 320/120 = 350/120
350/120 simplified gives 35/12
So, 6/24 + 80/30 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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