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Add 3/4 and 2/80

3/4 + 2/80 is 31/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    3/4 = 3 × 20/4 × 20 = 60/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/80 + 2/80 = 60 + 2/80 = 62/80
  5. 62/80 simplified gives 31/40
  6. So, 3/4 + 2/80 = 31/40

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