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Add 2/80 and 70/45

1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 1 25/45

2/80 + 70/45 is 569/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720
  4. Add the two fractions:
    18/720 + 1120/720 = 18 + 1120/720 = 1138/720
  5. 1138/720 simplified gives 569/360
  6. So, 2/80 + 70/45 = 569/360
    In mixed form: 1209/360

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