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Add 32/21 and 49/80

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 49/80

32/21 + 49/80 is 3589/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    32/21 = 32 × 80/21 × 80 = 2560/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    49/80 = 49 × 21/80 × 21 = 1029/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/1680 + 1029/1680 = 2560 + 1029/1680 = 3589/1680
  5. So, 32/21 + 49/80 = 3589/1680
    In mixed form: 2229/1680

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