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Add 7/6 and 42/80

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 42/80

7/6 + 42/80 is 203/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    7/6 = 7 × 40/6 × 40 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 126/240 = 280 + 126/240 = 406/240
  5. 406/240 simplified gives 203/120
  6. So, 7/6 + 42/80 = 203/120
    In mixed form: 183/120

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