Add 45/24 and 9/80, Solve 1 21/24 + 9/80 as a fraction

Add 45/24 and 9/80

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 9/80

45/24 + 9/80 is 159/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
45/24 = 45 × 10/24 × 10 = 450/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
Add the two like fractions:
450/240 + 27/240 = 450 + 27/240 = 477/240
477/240 simplified gives 159/80
So, 45/24 + 9/80 = 159/80
In mixed form: 179/80

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