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Add 45/7 and 10/80

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 10/80

45/7 + 10/80 is 367/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    45/7 = 45 × 80/7 × 80 = 3600/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/560 + 70/560 = 3600 + 70/560 = 3670/560
  5. 3670/560 simplified gives 367/56
  6. So, 45/7 + 10/80 = 367/56
    In mixed form: 631/56

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