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Add 8/15 and 49/80

8/15 + 49/80 is 55/48.

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,
    8/15 = 8 × 16/15 × 16 = 128/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/240 + 147/240 = 128 + 147/240 = 275/240
  5. 275/240 simplified gives 55/48
  6. So, 8/15 + 49/80 = 55/48
    In mixed form: 17/48

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