Add 25/3 and 27/80
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 27/80
25/3 + 27/80 is 2081/240.
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,
25/3 = 25 × 80/3 × 80 = 2000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/240 + 81/240 = 2000 + 81/240 = 2081/240 - So, 25/3 + 27/80 = 2081/240
In mixed form: 8161/240
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