Add 80/25 and 70/12, Solve 3 5/25 + 5 10/12 as a fraction

Add 80/25 and 70/12

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

80/25 + 70/12 is 271/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
80/25 = 80 × 12/25 × 12 = 960/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
Add the two like fractions:
960/300 + 1750/300 = 960 + 1750/300 = 2710/300
2710/300 simplified gives 271/30
So, 80/25 + 70/12 = 271/30
In mixed form: 91/30

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