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Add 12/28 and 42/80

12/28 + 42/80 is 267/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    12/28 = 12 × 20/28 × 20 = 240/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/560 + 294/560 = 240 + 294/560 = 534/560
  5. 534/560 simplified gives 267/280
  6. So, 12/28 + 42/80 = 267/280

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