Add 8/80 and 6/42
8/80 + 6/42 is 17/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
8/80 = 8 × 21/80 × 21 = 168/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
6/42 = 6 × 40/42 × 40 = 240/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1680 + 240/1680 = 168 + 240/1680 = 408/1680 - 408/1680 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 8/80 + 6/42 = 17/70
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