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Add 72/21 and 2/80

1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 2/80

72/21 + 2/80 is 967/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    72/21 = 72 × 80/21 × 80 = 5760/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5760/1680 + 42/1680 = 5760 + 42/1680 = 5802/1680
  5. 5802/1680 simplified gives 967/280
  6. So, 72/21 + 2/80 = 967/280
    In mixed form: 3127/280

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