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Add 3/2 and 45/80

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 45/80

3/2 + 45/80 is 33/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    3/2 = 3 × 40/2 × 40 = 120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/80 + 45/80 = 120 + 45/80 = 165/80
  5. 165/80 simplified gives 33/16
  6. So, 3/2 + 45/80 = 33/16
    In mixed form: 21/16

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