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Add 6/12 and 8/80

6/12 + 8/80 is 3/5.

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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,
   6/12 = 6 × 20/12 × 20 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/240 + 24/240 = 120 + 24/240 = 144/240
5. 144/240 simplified gives 3/5
6. So, 6/12 + 8/80 = 3/5

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