Add 5/3 and 15/80, Solve 1 2/3 + 15/80 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 15/80

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 15/80

5/3 + 15/80 is 89/48.

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,
5/3 = 5 × 80/3 × 80 = 400/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
Add the two like fractions:
400/240 + 45/240 = 400 + 45/240 = 445/240
445/240 simplified gives 89/48
So, 5/3 + 15/80 = 89/48
In mixed form: 141/48

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