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Add 84/80 and 6/48

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 6/48

84/80 + 6/48 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/240 + 30/240 = 252 + 30/240 = 282/240
  5. 282/240 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 84/80 + 6/48 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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