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Add 45/6 and 56/80

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 56/80

45/6 + 56/80 is 41/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    45/6 = 45 × 40/6 × 40 = 1800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    56/80 = 56 × 3/80 × 3 = 168/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/240 + 168/240 = 1800 + 168/240 = 1968/240
  5. 1968/240 simplified gives 41/5
  6. So, 45/6 + 56/80 = 41/5
    In mixed form: 81/5

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