Add 98/80 and 2/6
1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 2/6
98/80 + 2/6 is 187/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
2/6 = 2 × 40/6 × 40 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
294/240 + 80/240 = 294 + 80/240 = 374/240 - 374/240 simplified gives 187/120
- So, 98/80 + 2/6 = 187/120
In mixed form: 167/120
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