Add 5/3 and 30/80, Solve 1 2/3 + 30/80 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 30/80

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 30/80

5/3 + 30/80 is 49/24.

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,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
Add the two like fractions:
400/240 + 90/240 = 400 + 90/240 = 490/240
490/240 simplified gives 49/24
So, 5/3 + 30/80 = 49/24
In mixed form: 21/24

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