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Add 49/32 and 4/80

1st number: 1 17/32, 2nd number: 4/80

49/32 + 4/80 is 253/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 80 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    4/80 = 4 × 2/80 × 2 = 8/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/160 + 8/160 = 245 + 8/160 = 253/160
  5. So, 49/32 + 4/80 = 253/160
    In mixed form: 193/160

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