Add 10/3 and 35/80, Solve 3 1/3 + 35/80 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 35/80

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 35/80

10/3 + 35/80 is 181/48.

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,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
Add the two like fractions:
800/240 + 105/240 = 800 + 105/240 = 905/240
905/240 simplified gives 181/48
So, 10/3 + 35/80 = 181/48
In mixed form: 337/48

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