Add 60/80 and 28/6, Solve 60/80 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 60/80 and 28/6

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

60/80 + 28/6 is 65/12.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
28/6 = 28 × 40/6 × 40 = 1120/240
Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 1120/240 = 180 + 1120/240 = 1300/240
1300/240 simplified gives 65/12
So, 60/80 + 28/6 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12

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