Add 40/12 and 10/80, Solve 3 4/12 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 10/80

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 10/80

40/12 + 10/80 is 83/24.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
40/12 = 40 × 20/12 × 20 = 800/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Add the two like fractions:
800/240 + 30/240 = 800 + 30/240 = 830/240
830/240 simplified gives 83/24
So, 40/12 + 10/80 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24

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