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Add 28/8 and 2/80

1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 2/80

28/8 + 2/80 is 141/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    28/8 = 28 × 10/8 × 10 = 280/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/80 + 2/80 = 280 + 2/80 = 282/80
  5. 282/80 simplified gives 141/40
  6. So, 28/8 + 2/80 = 141/40
    In mixed form: 321/40

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