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Add 6/80 and 25/6

1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 4 1/6

6/80 + 25/6 is 509/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 6 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 6 × 40 = 240,
    25/6 = 25 × 40/6 × 40 = 1000/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/240 + 1000/240 = 18 + 1000/240 = 1018/240
  5. 1018/240 simplified gives 509/120
  6. So, 6/80 + 25/6 = 509/120
    In mixed form: 429/120

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