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Add 80/20 and 2/75

1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 2/75

80/20 + 2/75 is 302/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    80/20 = 80 × 15/20 × 15 = 1200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/300 + 8/300 = 1200 + 8/300 = 1208/300
  5. 1208/300 simplified gives 302/75
  6. So, 80/20 + 2/75 = 302/75
    In mixed form: 42/75

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