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Add 5/2 and 15/80

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 15/80

5/2 + 15/80 is 43/16.

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,
    5/2 = 5 × 40/2 × 40 = 200/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/80 + 15/80 = 200 + 15/80 = 215/80
  5. 215/80 simplified gives 43/16
  6. So, 5/2 + 15/80 = 43/16
    In mixed form: 211/16

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