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Add 50/15 and 1/80

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1/80

50/15 + 1/80 is 803/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    50/15 = 50 × 16/15 × 16 = 800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/240 + 3/240 = 800 + 3/240 = 803/240
  5. So, 50/15 + 1/80 = 803/240
    In mixed form: 383/240

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