Add 49/80 and 3/5
49/80 + 3/5 is 97/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 5 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
3/5 = 3 × 16/5 × 16 = 48/80 - Add the two like fractions:
49/80 + 48/80 = 49 + 48/80 = 97/80 - So, 49/80 + 3/5 = 97/80
In mixed form: 117/80
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