Add 10/5 and 20/80, Solve 2 0/5 + 20/80 as a fraction

Add 10/5 and 20/80

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 20/80

10/5 + 20/80 is 9/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
10/5 = 10 × 16/5 × 16 = 160/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
20/80 = 20 × 1/80 × 1 = 20/80
Add the two like fractions:
160/80 + 20/80 = 160 + 20/80 = 180/80
180/80 simplified gives 9/4
So, 10/5 + 20/80 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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