Add 6/80 and 60/7
1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 8 4/7
6/80 + 60/7 is 2421/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 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 7 × 80 = 560,
60/7 = 60 × 80/7 × 80 = 4800/560 - Add the two like fractions:
42/560 + 4800/560 = 42 + 4800/560 = 4842/560 - 4842/560 simplified gives 2421/280
- So, 6/80 + 60/7 = 2421/280
In mixed form: 8181/280
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