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Add 24/12 and 5/80

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 5/80

24/12 + 5/80 is 33/16.

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,
    24/12 = 24 × 20/12 × 20 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/240 + 15/240 = 480 + 15/240 = 495/240
  5. 495/240 simplified gives 33/16
  6. So, 24/12 + 5/80 = 33/16
    In mixed form: 21/16

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