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Add 8/42 and 1/80

8/42 + 1/80 is 341/1680.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   8/42 = 8 × 40/42 × 40 = 320/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   1/80 = 1 × 21/80 × 21 = 21/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/1680 + 21/1680 = 320 + 21/1680 = 341/1680
5. So, 8/42 + 1/80 = 341/1680

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