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Add 9/80 and 15/28

9/80 + 15/28 is 363/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 28 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    15/28 = 15 × 20/28 × 20 = 300/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/560 + 300/560 = 63 + 300/560 = 363/560
  5. So, 9/80 + 15/28 = 363/560

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