Add 30/3 and 18/80, Solve 10 0/3 + 18/80 as a fraction

Add 30/3 and 18/80

1^st number: 10 0/3, 2^nd number: 18/80

30/3 + 18/80 is 409/40.

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,
30/3 = 30 × 80/3 × 80 = 2400/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240
Add the two like fractions:
2400/240 + 54/240 = 2400 + 54/240 = 2454/240
2454/240 simplified gives 409/40
So, 30/3 + 18/80 = 409/40
In mixed form: 109/40

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