Add 60/6 and 15/80, Solve 10 0/6 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 60/6 and 15/80

1^st number: 10 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/80

60/6 + 15/80 is 163/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
60/6 = 60 × 40/6 × 40 = 2400/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
2400/240 + 45/240 = 2400 + 45/240 = 2445/240
2445/240 simplified gives 163/16
So, 60/6 + 15/80 = 163/16
In mixed form: 103/16

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