Add 3/80 and 8/3
1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 2 2/3
3/80 + 8/3 is 649/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 3 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
8/3 = 8 × 80/3 × 80 = 640/240 - Add the two like fractions:
9/240 + 640/240 = 9 + 640/240 = 649/240 - So, 3/80 + 8/3 = 649/240
In mixed form: 2169/240
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