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Add 6/80 and 16/30

6/80 + 16/30 is 73/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/240 + 128/240 = 18 + 128/240 = 146/240
  5. 146/240 simplified gives 73/120
  6. So, 6/80 + 16/30 = 73/120

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