Add 25/3 and 15/80, Solve 8 1/3 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 15/80

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 15/80

25/3 + 15/80 is 409/48.

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,
25/3 = 25 × 80/3 × 80 = 2000/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
2000/240 + 45/240 = 2000 + 45/240 = 2045/240
2045/240 simplified gives 409/48
So, 25/3 + 15/80 = 409/48
In mixed form: 825/48

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