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Add 8/3 and 49/80

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 49/80

8/3 + 49/80 is 787/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    8/3 = 8 × 80/3 × 80 = 640/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/240 + 147/240 = 640 + 147/240 = 787/240
  5. So, 8/3 + 49/80 = 787/240
    In mixed form: 367/240

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