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Add 2/5 and 49/80

2/5 + 49/80 is 81/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    2/5 = 2 × 16/5 × 16 = 32/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/80 + 49/80 = 32 + 49/80 = 81/80
  5. So, 2/5 + 49/80 = 81/80
    In mixed form: 11/80

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