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Add 1/80 and 28/15

1st number: 1/80, 2nd number: 1 13/15

1/80 + 28/15 is 451/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    28/15 = 28 × 16/15 × 16 = 448/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/240 + 448/240 = 3 + 448/240 = 451/240
  5. So, 1/80 + 28/15 = 451/240
    In mixed form: 1211/240

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