Add 60/3 and 72/80
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 72/80
60/3 + 72/80 is 209/10.
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,
60/3 = 60 × 80/3 × 80 = 4800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/240 + 216/240 = 4800 + 216/240 = 5016/240 - 5016/240 simplified gives 209/10
- So, 60/3 + 72/80 = 209/10
In mixed form: 209/10
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