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Add 45/7 and 42/80

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 42/80

45/7 + 42/80 is 1947/280.

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,
    42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/560 + 294/560 = 3600 + 294/560 = 3894/560
  5. 3894/560 simplified gives 1947/280
  6. So, 45/7 + 42/80 = 1947/280
    In mixed form: 6267/280

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