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Add 1/80 and 10/50

1/80 + 10/50 is 17/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    1/80 = 1 × 5/80 × 5 = 5/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    10/50 = 10 × 8/50 × 8 = 80/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/400 + 80/400 = 5 + 80/400 = 85/400
  5. 85/400 simplified gives 17/80
  6. So, 1/80 + 10/50 = 17/80

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