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Add 9/80 and 7/6

1st number: 9/80, 2nd number: 1 1/6

9/80 + 7/6 is 307/240.

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,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    7/6 = 7 × 40/6 × 40 = 280/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/240 + 280/240 = 27 + 280/240 = 307/240
  5. So, 9/80 + 7/6 = 307/240
    In mixed form: 167/240

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