Add 4/3 and 35/80, Solve 1 1/3 + 35/80 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 35/80

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 35/80

4/3 + 35/80 is 85/48.

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,
4/3 = 4 × 80/3 × 80 = 320/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
Add the two like fractions:
320/240 + 105/240 = 320 + 105/240 = 425/240
425/240 simplified gives 85/48
So, 4/3 + 35/80 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48

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