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Add 8/12 and 20/80

8/12 + 20/80 is 11/12.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 20/12 × 20 = 160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/240 + 60/240 = 160 + 60/240 = 220/240
  5. 220/240 simplified gives 11/12
  6. So, 8/12 + 20/80 = 11/12

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