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Add 5/8 and 49/80

5/8 + 49/80 is 99/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    5/8 = 5 × 10/8 × 10 = 50/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/80 + 49/80 = 50 + 49/80 = 99/80
  5. So, 5/8 + 49/80 = 99/80
    In mixed form: 119/80

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