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Add 12/80 and 27/25

1st number: 12/80, 2nd number: 1 2/25

12/80 + 27/25 is 123/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    12/80 = 12 × 5/80 × 5 = 60/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    27/25 = 27 × 16/25 × 16 = 432/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/400 + 432/400 = 60 + 432/400 = 492/400
  5. 492/400 simplified gives 123/100
  6. So, 12/80 + 27/25 = 123/100
    In mixed form: 123/100

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