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Add 12/14 and 4/80

12/14 + 4/80 is 127/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    12/14 = 12 × 40/14 × 40 = 480/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560
  4. Add the two fractions:
    480/560 + 28/560 = 480 + 28/560 = 508/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/140

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