Add 5/10 and 80/3, Solve 5/10 + 26 2/3 as a fraction

Add 5/10 and 80/3

1^st number: 5/10, 2^nd number: 26 2/3

5/10 + 80/3 is 163/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
80/3 = 80 × 10/3 × 10 = 800/30
Add the two like fractions:
15/30 + 800/30 = 15 + 800/30 = 815/30
815/30 simplified gives 163/6
So, 5/10 + 80/3 = 163/6
In mixed form: 271/6

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad