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Add 8/80 and 21/6

1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 3 3/6

8/80 + 21/6 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    21/6 = 21 × 40/6 × 40 = 840/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/240 + 840/240 = 24 + 840/240 = 864/240
  5. 864/240 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 8/80 + 21/6 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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