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Add 2/80 and 98/21

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 4 14/21

2/80 + 98/21 is 563/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 21 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    98/21 = 98 × 80/21 × 80 = 7840/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/1680 + 7840/1680 = 42 + 7840/1680 = 7882/1680
  5. 7882/1680 simplified gives 563/120
  6. So, 2/80 + 98/21 = 563/120
    In mixed form: 483/120

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