Add 12/7 and 10/80, Solve 1 5/7 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 10/80

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 10/80

12/7 + 10/80 is 103/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
12/7 = 12 × 80/7 × 80 = 960/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
Add the two like fractions:
960/560 + 70/560 = 960 + 70/560 = 1030/560
1030/560 simplified gives 103/56
So, 12/7 + 10/80 = 103/56
In mixed form: 147/56

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