Add 18/3 and 10/80, Solve 6 0/3 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 18/3 and 10/80

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 10/80

18/3 + 10/80 is 49/8.

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,
18/3 = 18 × 80/3 × 80 = 1440/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Add the two like fractions:
1440/240 + 30/240 = 1440 + 30/240 = 1470/240
1470/240 simplified gives 49/8
So, 18/3 + 10/80 = 49/8
In mixed form: 61/8

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