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Add 20/80 and 50/12

1st number: 20/80, 2nd number: 4 2/12

20/80 + 50/12 is 53/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    50/12 = 50 × 20/12 × 20 = 1000/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 1000/240 = 60 + 1000/240 = 1060/240
  5. 1060/240 simplified gives 53/12
  6. So, 20/80 + 50/12 = 53/12
    In mixed form: 45/12

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