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Add 16/80 and 7/49

16/80 + 7/49 is 12/35.

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,
    16/80 = 16 × 49/80 × 49 = 784/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    7/49 = 7 × 80/49 × 80 = 560/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/3920 + 560/3920 = 784 + 560/3920 = 1344/3920
  5. 1344/3920 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 16/80 + 7/49 = 12/35

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