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Add 7/48 and 2/80

7/48 + 2/80 is 41/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/240 + 6/240 = 35 + 6/240 = 41/240
  5. So, 7/48 + 2/80 = 41/240

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