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Add 48/12 and 18/80

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 18/80

48/12 + 18/80 is 169/40.

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,
    48/12 = 48 × 20/12 × 20 = 960/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/240 + 54/240 = 960 + 54/240 = 1014/240
  5. 1014/240 simplified gives 169/40
  6. So, 48/12 + 18/80 = 169/40
    In mixed form: 49/40

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