Add 80/3 and 20/7
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 2 6/7
80/3 + 20/7 is 620/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
80/3 = 80 × 7/3 × 7 = 560/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
20/7 = 20 × 3/7 × 3 = 60/21 - Add the two like fractions:
560/21 + 60/21 = 560 + 60/21 = 620/21 - So, 80/3 + 20/7 = 620/21
In mixed form: 2911/21
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