Add 6/80 and 42/48
6/80 + 42/48 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Add the two like fractions:
18/240 + 210/240 = 18 + 210/240 = 228/240 - 228/240 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 6/80 + 42/48 = 19/20
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