Add 4/2 and 10/80, Solve 2 0/2 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 4/2 and 10/80

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/80

4/2 + 10/80 is 17/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
4/2 = 4 × 40/2 × 40 = 160/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80
Add the two like fractions:
160/80 + 10/80 = 160 + 10/80 = 170/80
170/80 simplified gives 17/8
So, 4/2 + 10/80 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8

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