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Add 2/80 and 63/98

2/80 + 63/98 is 187/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    2/80 = 2 × 49/80 × 49 = 98/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    63/98 = 63 × 40/98 × 40 = 2520/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/3920 + 2520/3920 = 98 + 2520/3920 = 2618/3920
  5. 2618/3920 simplified gives 187/280
  6. So, 2/80 + 63/98 = 187/280

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