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Add 42/3 and 2/80

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 2/80

42/3 + 2/80 is 561/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    42/3 = 42 × 80/3 × 80 = 3360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/240 + 6/240 = 3360 + 6/240 = 3366/240
  5. 3366/240 simplified gives 561/40
  6. So, 42/3 + 2/80 = 561/40
    In mixed form: 141/40

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