Add 1/80 and 56/7, Solve 1/80 + 8 0/7 as a fraction

Add 1/80 and 56/7

1^st number: 1/80, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

1/80 + 56/7 is 641/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
56/7 = 56 × 80/7 × 80 = 4480/560
Add the two like fractions:
7/560 + 4480/560 = 7 + 4480/560 = 4487/560
4487/560 simplified gives 641/80
So, 1/80 + 56/7 = 641/80
In mixed form: 81/80

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