Add 2/12 and 80/25, Solve 2/12 + 3 5/25 as a fraction

Add 2/12 and 80/25

1^st number: 2/12, 2^nd number: 3 5/25

2/12 + 80/25 is 101/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
80/25 = 80 × 12/25 × 12 = 960/300
Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 960/300 = 50 + 960/300 = 1010/300
1010/300 simplified gives 101/30
So, 2/12 + 80/25 = 101/30
In mixed form: 311/30

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