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Add 7/80 and 7/30

7/80 + 7/30 is 77/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/240 + 56/240 = 21 + 56/240 = 77/240
  5. So, 7/80 + 7/30 = 77/240

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