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Add 49/72 and 2/80

49/72 + 2/80 is 127/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    49/72 = 49 × 10/72 × 10 = 490/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/720 + 18/720 = 490 + 18/720 = 508/720
  5. 508/720 simplified gives 127/180
  6. So, 49/72 + 2/80 = 127/180

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