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Add 98/3 and 10/80

1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 10/80

98/3 + 10/80 is 787/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    98/3 = 98 × 80/3 × 80 = 7840/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7840/240 + 30/240 = 7840 + 30/240 = 7870/240
  5. 7870/240 simplified gives 787/24
  6. So, 98/3 + 10/80 = 787/24
    In mixed form: 3219/24

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