Add 42/7 and 81/80
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1 1/80
42/7 + 81/80 is 561/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/7 = 42 × 80/7 × 80 = 3360/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
81/80 = 81 × 7/80 × 7 = 567/560 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/560 + 567/560 = 3360 + 567/560 = 3927/560 - 3927/560 simplified gives 561/80
- So, 42/7 + 81/80 = 561/80
In mixed form: 71/80
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