Add 80/15 and 10/80, Solve 5 5/15 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 80/15 and 10/80

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 10/80

80/15 + 10/80 is 131/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
80/15 = 80 × 16/15 × 16 = 1280/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Add the two like fractions:
1280/240 + 30/240 = 1280 + 30/240 = 1310/240
1310/240 simplified gives 131/24
So, 80/15 + 10/80 = 131/24
In mixed form: 511/24

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