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Add 80/49 and 2/40

1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 2/40

80/49 + 2/40 is 1649/980.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    80/49 = 80 × 40/49 × 40 = 3200/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    2/40 = 2 × 49/40 × 49 = 98/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/1960 + 98/1960 = 3200 + 98/1960 = 3298/1960
  5. 3298/1960 simplified gives 1649/980
  6. So, 80/49 + 2/40 = 1649/980
    In mixed form: 1669/980

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