Add 80/3 and 54/49, Solve 26 2/3 + 1 5/49 as a fraction

Add 80/3 and 54/49

1^st number: 26 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

80/3 + 54/49 is 4082/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
80/3 = 80 × 49/3 × 49 = 3920/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
54/49 = 54 × 3/49 × 3 = 162/147
Add the two like fractions:
3920/147 + 162/147 = 3920 + 162/147 = 4082/147
So, 80/3 + 54/49 = 4082/147
In mixed form: 27113/147

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