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Add 30/12 and 24/80

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 24/80

30/12 + 24/80 is 14/5.

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,
    30/12 = 30 × 20/12 × 20 = 600/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/240 + 72/240 = 600 + 72/240 = 672/240
  5. 672/240 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 30/12 + 24/80 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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