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Add 8/80 and 98/30

1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 3 8/30

8/80 + 98/30 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    98/30 = 98 × 8/30 × 8 = 784/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/240 + 784/240 = 24 + 784/240 = 808/240
  5. 808/240 simplified gives 101/30
  6. So, 8/80 + 98/30 = 101/30
    In mixed form: 311/30

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