Add 8/3 and 9/80
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 9/80
8/3 + 9/80 is 667/240.
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,
8/3 = 8 × 80/3 × 80 = 640/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Add the two like fractions:
640/240 + 27/240 = 640 + 27/240 = 667/240 - So, 8/3 + 9/80 = 667/240
In mixed form: 2187/240
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