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Add 49/10 and 3/80

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 3/80

49/10 + 3/80 is 79/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    49/10 = 49 × 8/10 × 8 = 392/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    3/80 = 3 × 1/80 × 1 = 3/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/80 + 3/80 = 392 + 3/80 = 395/80
  5. 395/80 simplified gives 79/16
  6. So, 49/10 + 3/80 = 79/16
    In mixed form: 415/16

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