Add 10/3 and 12/80, Solve 3 1/3 + 12/80 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 12/80

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 12/80

10/3 + 12/80 is 209/60.

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,
10/3 = 10 × 80/3 × 80 = 800/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240
Add the two like fractions:
800/240 + 36/240 = 800 + 36/240 = 836/240
836/240 simplified gives 209/60
So, 10/3 + 12/80 = 209/60
In mixed form: 329/60

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