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Add 12/80 and 12/48

12/80 + 12/48 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/240 + 60/240 = 36 + 60/240 = 96/240
  5. 96/240 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 12/80 + 12/48 = 2/5

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