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Add 49/80 and 2/60

49/80 + 2/60 is 31/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/240 + 8/240 = 147 + 8/240 = 155/240
  5. 155/240 simplified gives 31/48
  6. So, 49/80 + 2/60 = 31/48

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