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Add 3/80 and 75/42

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 1 33/42

3/80 + 75/42 is 1021/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    3/80 = 3 × 21/80 × 21 = 63/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
    75/42 = 75 × 40/42 × 40 = 3000/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/1680 + 3000/1680 = 63 + 3000/1680 = 3063/1680
  5. 3063/1680 simplified gives 1021/560
  6. So, 3/80 + 75/42 = 1021/560
    In mixed form: 1461/560

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