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Add 6/80 and 2/7

6/80 + 2/7 is 101/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    2/7 = 2 × 80/7 × 80 = 160/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/560 + 160/560 = 42 + 160/560 = 202/560
  5. 202/560 simplified gives 101/280
  6. So, 6/80 + 2/7 = 101/280

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