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Add 12/80 and 24/64

12/80 + 24/64 is 21/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
    12/80 = 12 × 4/80 × 4 = 48/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    24/64 = 24 × 5/64 × 5 = 120/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/320 + 120/320 = 48 + 120/320 = 168/320
  5. 168/320 simplified gives 21/40
  6. So, 12/80 + 24/64 = 21/40

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