Add 80/3 and 45/28
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 1 17/28
80/3 + 45/28 is 2375/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
80/3 = 80 × 28/3 × 28 = 2240/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/84 + 135/84 = 2240 + 135/84 = 2375/84 - So, 80/3 + 45/28 = 2375/84
In mixed form: 2823/84
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