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Add 5/2 and 16/80

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 16/80

5/2 + 16/80 is 27/10.

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,
    16/80 = 16 × 1/80 × 1 = 16/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/80 + 16/80 = 200 + 16/80 = 216/80
  5. 216/80 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 5/2 + 16/80 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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