Add 15/14 and 45/80, Solve 1 1/14 + 45/80 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 45/80

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 45/80

15/14 + 45/80 is 183/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
15/14 = 15 × 40/14 × 40 = 600/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
Add the two like fractions:
600/560 + 315/560 = 600 + 315/560 = 915/560
915/560 simplified gives 183/112
So, 15/14 + 45/80 = 183/112
In mixed form: 171/112

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