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Add 8/75 and 49/80

8/75 + 49/80 is 863/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    49/80 = 49 × 15/80 × 15 = 735/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/1200 + 735/1200 = 128 + 735/1200 = 863/1200
  5. So, 8/75 + 49/80 = 863/1200

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