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Add 16/12 and 25/80

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 25/80

16/12 + 25/80 is 79/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    16/12 = 16 × 20/12 × 20 = 320/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/240 + 75/240 = 320 + 75/240 = 395/240
  5. 395/240 simplified gives 79/48
  6. So, 16/12 + 25/80 = 79/48
    In mixed form: 131/48

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