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Add 48/4 and 18/80

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

48/4 + 18/80 is 489/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    48/4 = 48 × 20/4 × 20 = 960/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/80 + 18/80 = 960 + 18/80 = 978/80
  5. 978/80 simplified gives 489/40
  6. So, 48/4 + 18/80 = 489/40
    In mixed form: 129/40

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