Add 4/2 and 5/80, Solve 2 0/2 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 4/2 and 5/80

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/80

4/2 + 5/80 is 33/16.

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,
5/80 = 5 × 1/80 × 1 = 5/80
Add the two like fractions:
160/80 + 5/80 = 160 + 5/80 = 165/80
165/80 simplified gives 33/16
So, 4/2 + 5/80 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16

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