Add 80/3 and 6/80
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 6/80
80/3 + 6/80 is 3209/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
80/3 = 80 × 80/3 × 80 = 6400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
6400/240 + 18/240 = 6400 + 18/240 = 6418/240 - 6418/240 simplified gives 3209/120
- So, 80/3 + 6/80 = 3209/120
In mixed form: 2689/120
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