Add 50/3 and 15/80
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 15/80
50/3 + 15/80 is 809/48.
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,
50/3 = 50 × 80/3 × 80 = 4000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/240 + 45/240 = 4000 + 45/240 = 4045/240 - 4045/240 simplified gives 809/48
- So, 50/3 + 15/80 = 809/48
In mixed form: 1641/48
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