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Add 2/15 and 4/80

2/15 + 4/80 is 11/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    4/80 = 4 × 3/80 × 3 = 12/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/240 + 12/240 = 32 + 12/240 = 44/240
  5. 44/240 simplified gives 11/60
  6. So, 2/15 + 4/80 = 11/60

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