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Add 5/3 and 9/80

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 9/80

5/3 + 9/80 is 427/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    5/3 = 5 × 80/3 × 80 = 400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/240 + 27/240 = 400 + 27/240 = 427/240
  5. So, 5/3 + 9/80 = 427/240
    In mixed form: 1187/240

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