Add 1/3 and 81/80
1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 1 1/80
1/3 + 81/80 is 323/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
1/3 = 1 × 80/3 × 80 = 80/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
81/80 = 81 × 3/80 × 3 = 243/240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/240 + 243/240 = 80 + 243/240 = 323/240 - So, 1/3 + 81/80 = 323/240
In mixed form: 183/240
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