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Add 12/2 and 28/80

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 28/80

12/2 + 28/80 is 127/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    12/2 = 12 × 40/2 × 40 = 480/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    28/80 = 28 × 1/80 × 1 = 28/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/80 + 28/80 = 480 + 28/80 = 508/80
  5. 508/80 simplified gives 127/20
  6. So, 12/2 + 28/80 = 127/20
    In mixed form: 67/20

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