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Add 2/80 and 98/40

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 2 18/40

2/80 + 98/40 is 99/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 40 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    98/40 = 98 × 2/40 × 2 = 196/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/80 + 196/80 = 2 + 196/80 = 198/80
  5. 198/80 simplified gives 99/40
  6. So, 2/80 + 98/40 = 99/40
    In mixed form: 219/40

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