Add 6/80 and 6/48
6/80 + 6/48 is 1/5.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
18/240 + 30/240 = 18 + 30/240 = 48/240 - 48/240 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 6/80 + 6/48 = 1/5
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