Add 56/3 and 14/80
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 14/80
56/3 + 14/80 is 2261/120.
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,
56/3 = 56 × 80/3 × 80 = 4480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4480/240 + 42/240 = 4480 + 42/240 = 4522/240 - 4522/240 simplified gives 2261/120
- So, 56/3 + 14/80 = 2261/120
In mixed form: 18101/120
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