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Add 80/5 and 12/18

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 12/18

80/5 + 12/18 is 50/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    80/5 = 80 × 18/5 × 18 = 1440/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/90 + 60/90 = 1440 + 60/90 = 1500/90
  5. 1500/90 simplified gives 50/3
  6. So, 80/5 + 12/18 = 50/3
    In mixed form: 162/3

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