Add 30/80 and 98/12, Solve 30/80 + 8 2/12 as a fraction

Add 30/80 and 98/12

1^st number: 30/80, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

30/80 + 98/12 is 205/24.

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,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
98/12 = 98 × 20/12 × 20 = 1960/240
Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 1960/240 = 90 + 1960/240 = 2050/240
2050/240 simplified gives 205/24
So, 30/80 + 98/12 = 205/24
In mixed form: 813/24

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