Add 45/6 and 32/80, Solve 7 3/6 + 32/80 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 32/80

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 32/80

45/6 + 32/80 is 79/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
45/6 = 45 × 40/6 × 40 = 1800/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240
Add the two like fractions:
1800/240 + 96/240 = 1800 + 96/240 = 1896/240
1896/240 simplified gives 79/10
So, 45/6 + 32/80 = 79/10
In mixed form: 79/10

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