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Add 6/4 and 70/80

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 70/80

6/4 + 70/80 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    6/4 = 6 × 20/4 × 20 = 120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    70/80 = 70 × 1/80 × 1 = 70/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/80 + 70/80 = 120 + 70/80 = 190/80
  5. 190/80 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 6/4 + 70/80 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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