Add 6/80 and 42/14, Solve 6/80 + 3 0/14 as a fraction

Add 6/80 and 42/14

1^st number: 6/80, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

6/80 + 42/14 is 123/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 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 14 × 40 = 560,
42/14 = 42 × 40/14 × 40 = 1680/560
Add the two like fractions:
42/560 + 1680/560 = 42 + 1680/560 = 1722/560
1722/560 simplified gives 123/40
So, 6/80 + 42/14 = 123/40
In mixed form: 33/40

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