Add 6/3 and 6/80, Solve 2 0/3 + 6/80 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 6/80

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 6/80

6/3 + 6/80 is 83/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
6/3 = 6 × 80/3 × 80 = 480/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 18/240 = 480 + 18/240 = 498/240
498/240 simplified gives 83/40
So, 6/3 + 6/80 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40

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