Add 48/3 and 14/80
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 14/80
48/3 + 14/80 is 647/40.
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,
48/3 = 48 × 80/3 × 80 = 3840/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/240 + 42/240 = 3840 + 42/240 = 3882/240 - 3882/240 simplified gives 647/40
- So, 48/3 + 14/80 = 647/40
In mixed form: 167/40
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