Add 8/15 and 42/80
8/15 + 42/80 is 127/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
8/15 = 8 × 16/15 × 16 = 128/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
128/240 + 126/240 = 128 + 126/240 = 254/240 - 254/240 simplified gives 127/120
- So, 8/15 + 42/80 = 127/120
In mixed form: 17/120
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