Add 15/3 and 35/80, Solve 5 0/3 + 35/80 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 35/80

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/80

15/3 + 35/80 is 87/16.

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,
15/3 = 15 × 80/3 × 80 = 1200/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
Add the two like fractions:
1200/240 + 105/240 = 1200 + 105/240 = 1305/240
1305/240 simplified gives 87/16
So, 15/3 + 35/80 = 87/16
In mixed form: 57/16

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