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Add 12/5 and 6/80

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 6/80

12/5 + 6/80 is 99/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    12/5 = 12 × 16/5 × 16 = 192/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    6/80 = 6 × 1/80 × 1 = 6/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/80 + 6/80 = 192 + 6/80 = 198/80
  5. 198/80 simplified gives 99/40
  6. So, 12/5 + 6/80 = 99/40
    In mixed form: 219/40

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