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Add 28/7 and 49/80

1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 49/80

28/7 + 49/80 is 369/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    28/7 = 28 × 80/7 × 80 = 2240/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    49/80 = 49 × 7/80 × 7 = 343/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/560 + 343/560 = 2240 + 343/560 = 2583/560
  5. 2583/560 simplified gives 369/80
  6. So, 28/7 + 49/80 = 369/80
    In mixed form: 449/80

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