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Add 25/12 and 24/80

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

25/12 + 24/80 is 143/60.

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,
    25/12 = 25 × 20/12 × 20 = 500/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/240 + 72/240 = 500 + 72/240 = 572/240
  5. 572/240 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 25/12 + 24/80 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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