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Add 45/6 and 80/10

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 8 0/10

45/6 + 80/10 is 31/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    80/10 = 80 × 3/10 × 3 = 240/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/30 + 240/30 = 225 + 240/30 = 465/30
  5. 465/30 simplified gives 31/2
  6. So, 45/6 + 80/10 = 31/2
    In mixed form: 151/2

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