Add 36/40 and 80/30, Solve 36/40 + 2 20/30 as a fraction

Add 36/40 and 80/30

1^st number: 36/40, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

36/40 + 80/30 is 107/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120
Add the two like fractions:
108/120 + 320/120 = 108 + 320/120 = 428/120
428/120 simplified gives 107/30
So, 36/40 + 80/30 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30

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