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Add 81/49 and 12/80

1st number: 1 32/49, 2nd number: 12/80

81/49 + 12/80 is 1767/980.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    81/49 = 81 × 80/49 × 80 = 6480/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    12/80 = 12 × 49/80 × 49 = 588/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6480/3920 + 588/3920 = 6480 + 588/3920 = 7068/3920
  5. 7068/3920 simplified gives 1767/980
  6. So, 81/49 + 12/80 = 1767/980
    In mixed form: 1787/980

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