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Add 49/2 and 16/80

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 16/80

49/2 + 16/80 is 247/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    49/2 = 49 × 40/2 × 40 = 1960/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    16/80 = 16 × 1/80 × 1 = 16/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/80 + 16/80 = 1960 + 16/80 = 1976/80
  5. 1976/80 simplified gives 247/10
  6. So, 49/2 + 16/80 = 247/10
    In mixed form: 247/10

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