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Add 12/5 and 20/8

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 2 4/8

12/5 + 20/8 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
    12/5 = 12 × 8/5 × 8 = 96/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    20/8 = 20 × 5/8 × 5 = 100/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/40 + 100/40 = 96 + 100/40 = 196/40
  5. 196/40 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 12/5 + 20/8 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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