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Add 8/6 and 45/80

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 45/80

8/6 + 45/80 is 91/48.

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,
    8/6 = 8 × 40/6 × 40 = 320/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/240 + 135/240 = 320 + 135/240 = 455/240
  5. 455/240 simplified gives 91/48
  6. So, 8/6 + 45/80 = 91/48
    In mixed form: 143/48

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