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Add 8/80 and 2/75

8/80 + 2/75 is 19/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    8/80 = 8 × 15/80 × 15 = 120/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    2/75 = 2 × 16/75 × 16 = 32/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/1200 + 32/1200 = 120 + 32/1200 = 152/1200
  5. 152/1200 simplified gives 19/150
  6. So, 8/80 + 2/75 = 19/150

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