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Add 3/80 and 84/98

3/80 + 84/98 is 501/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 98 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 98 × 40 = 3920,
    84/98 = 84 × 40/98 × 40 = 3360/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/3920 + 3360/3920 = 147 + 3360/3920 = 3507/3920
  5. 3507/3920 simplified gives 501/560
  6. So, 3/80 + 84/98 = 501/560

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