Add 80/40 and 45/6, Solve 2 0/40 + 7 3/6 as a fraction

Add 80/40 and 45/6

1^st number: 2 0/40, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

80/40 + 45/6 is 19/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
80/40 = 80 × 3/40 × 3 = 240/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
45/6 = 45 × 20/6 × 20 = 900/120
Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 900/120 = 240 + 900/120 = 1140/120
1140/120 simplified gives 19/2
So, 80/40 + 45/6 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2

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