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Add 3/80 and 7/16

3/80 + 7/16 is 19/40.

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,
    7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/80 + 35/80 = 3 + 35/80 = 38/80
  5. 38/80 simplified gives 19/40
  6. So, 3/80 + 7/16 = 19/40

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