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Add 12/24 and 5/80

12/24 + 5/80 is 9/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    12/24 = 12 × 10/24 × 10 = 120/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 15/240 = 120 + 15/240 = 135/240
  5. 135/240 simplified gives 9/16
  6. So, 12/24 + 5/80 = 9/16

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