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Add 3/80 and 4/49

3/80 + 4/49 is 467/3920.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    3/80 = 3 × 49/80 × 49 = 147/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    4/49 = 4 × 80/49 × 80 = 320/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/3920 + 320/3920 = 147 + 320/3920 = 467/3920
  5. So, 3/80 + 4/49 = 467/3920

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