Add 7/3 and 25/80
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 25/80
7/3 + 25/80 is 127/48.
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,
7/3 = 7 × 80/3 × 80 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240 - Add the two like fractions:
560/240 + 75/240 = 560 + 75/240 = 635/240 - 635/240 simplified gives 127/48
- So, 7/3 + 25/80 = 127/48
In mixed form: 231/48
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