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Add 70/80 and 30/12

1st number: 70/80, 2nd number: 2 6/12

70/80 + 30/12 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    30/12 = 30 × 20/12 × 20 = 600/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/240 + 600/240 = 210 + 600/240 = 810/240
  5. 810/240 simplified gives 27/8
  6. So, 70/80 + 30/12 = 27/8
    In mixed form: 33/8

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