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Add 12/80 and 24/48

12/80 + 24/48 is 13/20.

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,
    24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/240 + 120/240 = 36 + 120/240 = 156/240
  5. 156/240 simplified gives 13/20
  6. So, 12/80 + 24/48 = 13/20

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