Add 6/80 and 24/70
6/80 + 24/70 is 117/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
6/80 = 6 × 7/80 × 7 = 42/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560 - Add the two like fractions:
42/560 + 192/560 = 42 + 192/560 = 234/560 - 234/560 simplified gives 117/280
- So, 6/80 + 24/70 = 117/280
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