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Add 10/80 and 6/45

10/80 + 6/45 is 31/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/720 + 96/720 = 90 + 96/720 = 186/720
  5. 186/720 simplified gives 31/120
  6. So, 10/80 + 6/45 = 31/120

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