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Add 9/80 and 32/30

1st number: 9/80, 2nd number: 1 2/30

9/80 + 32/30 is 283/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/240 + 256/240 = 27 + 256/240 = 283/240
  5. So, 9/80 + 32/30 = 283/240
    In mixed form: 143/240

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