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Add 50/80 and 24/12

1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 2 0/12

50/80 + 24/12 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    24/12 = 24 × 20/12 × 20 = 480/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 480/240 = 150 + 480/240 = 630/240
  5. 630/240 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 50/80 + 24/12 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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