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Add 12/80 and 24/15

1st number: 12/80, 2nd number: 1 9/15

12/80 + 24/15 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
    24/15 = 24 × 16/15 × 16 = 384/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/240 + 384/240 = 36 + 384/240 = 420/240
  5. 420/240 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 12/80 + 24/15 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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