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Add 3/80 and 45/15

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 3 0/15

3/80 + 45/15 is 243/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    45/15 = 45 × 16/15 × 16 = 720/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/240 + 720/240 = 9 + 720/240 = 729/240
  5. 729/240 simplified gives 243/80
  6. So, 3/80 + 45/15 = 243/80
    In mixed form: 33/80

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