Add 36/3 and 30/80, Solve 12 0/3 + 30/80 as a fraction

Add 36/3 and 30/80

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 30/80

36/3 + 30/80 is 99/8.

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,
36/3 = 36 × 80/3 × 80 = 2880/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
Add the two like fractions:
2880/240 + 90/240 = 2880 + 90/240 = 2970/240
2970/240 simplified gives 99/8
So, 36/3 + 30/80 = 99/8
In mixed form: 123/8

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