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Add 2/80 and 15/18

2/80 + 15/18 is 103/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 18 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    15/18 = 15 × 40/18 × 40 = 600/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/720 + 600/720 = 18 + 600/720 = 618/720
  5. 618/720 simplified gives 103/120
  6. So, 2/80 + 15/18 = 103/120

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