Add 80/24 and 56/36, Solve 3 8/24 + 1 20/36 as a fraction

Add 80/24 and 56/36

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

80/24 + 56/36 is 44/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
80/24 = 80 × 3/24 × 3 = 240/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
56/36 = 56 × 2/36 × 2 = 112/72
Add the two like fractions:
240/72 + 112/72 = 240 + 112/72 = 352/72
352/72 simplified gives 44/9
So, 80/24 + 56/36 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9

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