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Add 49/15 and 7/80

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 7/80

49/15 + 7/80 is 161/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    49/15 = 49 × 16/15 × 16 = 784/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/240 + 21/240 = 784 + 21/240 = 805/240
  5. 805/240 simplified gives 161/48
  6. So, 49/15 + 7/80 = 161/48
    In mixed form: 317/48

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