Add 15/16 and 80/50, Solve 15/16 + 1 30/50 as a fraction

Add 15/16 and 80/50

1^st number: 15/16, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

15/16 + 80/50 is 203/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
15/16 = 15 × 25/16 × 25 = 375/400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
80/50 = 80 × 8/50 × 8 = 640/400
Add the two like fractions:
375/400 + 640/400 = 375 + 640/400 = 1015/400
1015/400 simplified gives 203/80
So, 15/16 + 80/50 = 203/80
In mixed form: 243/80

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