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Add 2/80 and 40/15

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 2 10/15

2/80 + 40/15 is 323/120.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    40/15 = 40 × 16/15 × 16 = 640/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/240 + 640/240 = 6 + 640/240 = 646/240
  5. 646/240 simplified gives 323/120
  6. So, 2/80 + 40/15 = 323/120
    In mixed form: 283/120

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