Add 6/80 and 10/60
6/80 + 10/60 is 29/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
10/60 = 10 × 4/60 × 4 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
18/240 + 40/240 = 18 + 40/240 = 58/240 - 58/240 simplified gives 29/120
- So, 6/80 + 10/60 = 29/120
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