Add 40/3 and 5/80, Solve 13 1/3 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 5/80

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 5/80

40/3 + 5/80 is 643/48.

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,
40/3 = 40 × 80/3 × 80 = 3200/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
Add the two like fractions:
3200/240 + 15/240 = 3200 + 15/240 = 3215/240
3215/240 simplified gives 643/48
So, 40/3 + 5/80 = 643/48
In mixed form: 1319/48

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