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Add 40/4 and 2/80

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 2/80

40/4 + 2/80 is 401/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    40/4 = 40 × 20/4 × 20 = 800/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    2/80 = 2 × 1/80 × 1 = 2/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/80 + 2/80 = 800 + 2/80 = 802/80
  5. 802/80 simplified gives 401/40
  6. So, 40/4 + 2/80 = 401/40
    In mixed form: 101/40

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