Add 10/3 and 15/80
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 15/80
10/3 + 15/80 is 169/48.
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,
10/3 = 10 × 80/3 × 80 = 800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
800/240 + 45/240 = 800 + 45/240 = 845/240 - 845/240 simplified gives 169/48
- So, 10/3 + 15/80 = 169/48
In mixed form: 325/48
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