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Add 8/80 and 6/64

8/80 + 6/64 is 31/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
    8/80 = 8 × 4/80 × 4 = 32/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/320 + 30/320 = 32 + 30/320 = 62/320
  5. 62/320 simplified gives 31/160
  6. So, 8/80 + 6/64 = 31/160

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