Add 12/5 and 42/80
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 42/80
12/5 + 42/80 is 117/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
12/5 = 12 × 16/5 × 16 = 192/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80 - Add the two like fractions:
192/80 + 42/80 = 192 + 42/80 = 234/80 - 234/80 simplified gives 117/40
- So, 12/5 + 42/80 = 117/40
In mixed form: 237/40
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