Add 80/28 and 30/36, Solve 2 24/28 + 30/36 as a fraction

Add 80/28 and 30/36

1^st number: 2 24/28, 2^nd number: 30/36

80/28 + 30/36 is 155/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
80/28 = 80 × 9/28 × 9 = 720/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252
Add the two like fractions:
720/252 + 210/252 = 720 + 210/252 = 930/252
930/252 simplified gives 155/42
So, 80/28 + 30/36 = 155/42
In mixed form: 329/42

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