Add 96/30 and 4/80, Solve 3 6/30 + 4/80 as a fraction

Add 96/30 and 4/80

1^st number: 3 6/30, 2^nd number: 4/80

96/30 + 4/80 is 13/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
96/30 = 96 × 8/30 × 8 = 768/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240
Add the two like fractions:
768/240 + 12/240 = 768 + 12/240 = 780/240
780/240 simplified gives 13/4
So, 96/30 + 4/80 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4

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