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Add 80/21 and 98/80

1^st number: 3 17/21, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

80/21 + 98/80 is 4229/840.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
   80/21 = 80 × 80/21 × 80 = 6400/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   98/80 = 98 × 21/80 × 21 = 2058/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6400/1680 + 2058/1680 = 6400 + 2058/1680 = 8458/1680
5. 8458/1680 simplified gives 4229/840
6. So, 80/21 + 98/80 = 4229/840
   In mixed form: 529/840

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