Add 45/2 and 72/80, Solve 22 1/2 + 72/80 as a fraction

Add 45/2 and 72/80

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 72/80

45/2 + 72/80 is 117/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
45/2 = 45 × 40/2 × 40 = 1800/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
72/80 = 72 × 1/80 × 1 = 72/80
Add the two like fractions:
1800/80 + 72/80 = 1800 + 72/80 = 1872/80
1872/80 simplified gives 117/5
So, 45/2 + 72/80 = 117/5
In mixed form: 232/5

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