Add 5/3 and 10/80
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 10/80
5/3 + 10/80 is 43/24.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 80/3 × 80 = 400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
400/240 + 30/240 = 400 + 30/240 = 430/240 - 430/240 simplified gives 43/24
- So, 5/3 + 10/80 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24
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