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Add 80/12 and 2/5

1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 2/5

80/12 + 2/5 is 106/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    80/12 = 80 × 5/12 × 5 = 400/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/60 + 24/60 = 400 + 24/60 = 424/60
  5. 424/60 simplified gives 106/15
  6. So, 80/12 + 2/5 = 106/15
    In mixed form: 71/15

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