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Add 12/35 and 9/80

12/35 + 9/80 is 51/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/560 + 63/560 = 192 + 63/560 = 255/560
  5. 255/560 simplified gives 51/112
  6. So, 12/35 + 9/80 = 51/112

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