Add 16/3 and 14/80, Solve 5 1/3 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 14/80

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/80

16/3 + 14/80 is 661/120.

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,
16/3 = 16 × 80/3 × 80 = 1280/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
Add the two like fractions:
1280/240 + 42/240 = 1280 + 42/240 = 1322/240
1322/240 simplified gives 661/120
So, 16/3 + 14/80 = 661/120
In mixed form: 561/120

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