Add 5/3 and 5/80
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 5/80
5/3 + 5/80 is 83/48.
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,
5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240 - Add the two like fractions:
400/240 + 15/240 = 400 + 15/240 = 415/240 - 415/240 simplified gives 83/48
- So, 5/3 + 5/80 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48
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