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Add 1/28 and 16/80

1/28 + 16/80 is 33/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    1/28 = 1 × 20/28 × 20 = 20/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/560 + 112/560 = 20 + 112/560 = 132/560
  5. 132/560 simplified gives 33/140
  6. So, 1/28 + 16/80 = 33/140

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