Add 35/3 and 45/80
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 45/80
35/3 + 45/80 is 587/48.
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,
35/3 = 35 × 80/3 × 80 = 2800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/240 + 135/240 = 2800 + 135/240 = 2935/240 - 2935/240 simplified gives 587/48
- So, 35/3 + 45/80 = 587/48
In mixed form: 1211/48
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