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What is 80/2 + 1/2?

What is 80/2 + 1/2?

Let's add

80
2
+
1
2

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

80 + 1 = 81

So what's the answer so far?

81
2

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

No good. 3 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 80/2 + 1/2

80
2
+
1
2
=
81
2
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