Add 25/3 and 3/80
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 3/80
25/3 + 3/80 is 2009/240.
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,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/240 + 9/240 = 2000 + 9/240 = 2009/240 - So, 25/3 + 3/80 = 2009/240
In mixed form: 889/240
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