Add 10/80 and 30/12, Solve 10/80 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 10/80 and 30/12

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

10/80 + 30/12 is 21/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
30/12 = 30 × 20/12 × 20 = 600/240
Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 600/240 = 30 + 600/240 = 630/240
630/240 simplified gives 21/8
So, 10/80 + 30/12 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8

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