Add 80/3 and 20/25
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 20/25
80/3 + 20/25 is 412/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
80/3 = 80 × 25/3 × 25 = 2000/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/75 + 60/75 = 2000 + 60/75 = 2060/75 - 2060/75 simplified gives 412/15
- So, 80/3 + 20/25 = 412/15
In mixed form: 277/15
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