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Add 3/80 and 3/16

3/80 + 3/16 is 9/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/80 + 15/80 = 3 + 15/80 = 18/80
  5. 18/80 simplified gives 9/40
  6. So, 3/80 + 3/16 = 9/40

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