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Add 80/30 and 3/49

1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 3/49

80/30 + 3/49 is 401/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    80/30 = 80 × 49/30 × 49 = 3920/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    3/49 = 3 × 30/49 × 30 = 90/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/1470 + 90/1470 = 3920 + 90/1470 = 4010/1470
  5. 4010/1470 simplified gives 401/147
  6. So, 80/30 + 3/49 = 401/147
    In mixed form: 2107/147

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