Add 80/3 and 10/45
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 10/45
80/3 + 10/45 is 242/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
80/3 = 80 × 15/3 × 15 = 1200/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/45 + 10/45 = 1200 + 10/45 = 1210/45 - 1210/45 simplified gives 242/9
- So, 80/3 + 10/45 = 242/9
In mixed form: 268/9
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