Add 20/3 and 18/80
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 18/80
20/3 + 18/80 is 827/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/3 = 20 × 80/3 × 80 = 1600/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/240 + 54/240 = 1600 + 54/240 = 1654/240 - 1654/240 simplified gives 827/120
- So, 20/3 + 18/80 = 827/120
In mixed form: 6107/120
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