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Add 18/12 and 7/80

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 7/80

18/12 + 7/80 is 127/80.

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,
    18/12 = 18 × 20/12 × 20 = 360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/240 + 21/240 = 360 + 21/240 = 381/240
  5. 381/240 simplified gives 127/80
  6. So, 18/12 + 7/80 = 127/80
    In mixed form: 147/80

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