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Add 80/20 and 10/12

1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 10/12

80/20 + 10/12 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    80/20 = 80 × 3/20 × 3 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 50/60 = 240 + 50/60 = 290/60
  5. 290/60 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 80/20 + 10/12 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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