Add 24/2 and 24/80, Solve 12 0/2 + 24/80 as a fraction

Add 24/2 and 24/80

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 24/80

24/2 + 24/80 is 123/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
24/2 = 24 × 40/2 × 40 = 960/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
24/80 = 24 × 1/80 × 1 = 24/80
Add the two like fractions:
960/80 + 24/80 = 960 + 24/80 = 984/80
984/80 simplified gives 123/10
So, 24/2 + 24/80 = 123/10
In mixed form: 123/10

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