Add 80/2 and 6/60, Solve 40 0/2 + 6/60 as a fraction

Add 80/2 and 6/60

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/60

80/2 + 6/60 is 401/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
80/2 = 80 × 30/2 × 30 = 2400/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
Add the two like fractions:
2400/60 + 6/60 = 2400 + 6/60 = 2406/60
2406/60 simplified gives 401/10
So, 80/2 + 6/60 = 401/10
In mixed form: 401/10

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