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Add 84/49 and 2/80

1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 2/80

84/49 + 2/80 is 487/280.

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,
    84/49 = 84 × 80/49 × 80 = 6720/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    2/80 = 2 × 49/80 × 49 = 98/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/3920 + 98/3920 = 6720 + 98/3920 = 6818/3920
  5. 6818/3920 simplified gives 487/280
  6. So, 84/49 + 2/80 = 487/280
    In mixed form: 1207/280

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