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Add 32/7 and 10/80

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 10/80

32/7 + 10/80 is 263/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    32/7 = 32 × 80/7 × 80 = 2560/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2560/560 + 70/560 = 2560 + 70/560 = 2630/560
  5. 2630/560 simplified gives 263/56
  6. So, 32/7 + 10/80 = 263/56
    In mixed form: 439/56

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