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Add 2/80 and 10/49

2/80 + 10/49 is 449/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    2/80 = 2 × 49/80 × 49 = 98/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    10/49 = 10 × 80/49 × 80 = 800/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/3920 + 800/3920 = 98 + 800/3920 = 898/3920
  5. 898/3920 simplified gives 449/1960
  6. So, 2/80 + 10/49 = 449/1960

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