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Add 81/3 and 10/80

1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 10/80

81/3 + 10/80 is 217/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    81/3 = 81 × 80/3 × 80 = 6480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6480/240 + 30/240 = 6480 + 30/240 = 6510/240
  5. 6510/240 simplified gives 217/8
  6. So, 81/3 + 10/80 = 217/8
    In mixed form: 271/8

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