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Add 80/12 and 30/25

1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 1 5/25

80/12 + 30/25 is 118/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    30/25 = 30 × 12/25 × 12 = 360/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/300 + 360/300 = 2000 + 360/300 = 2360/300
  5. 2360/300 simplified gives 118/15
  6. So, 80/12 + 30/25 = 118/15
    In mixed form: 713/15

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