Add 45/7 and 50/80
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 50/80
45/7 + 50/80 is 395/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
45/7 = 45 × 80/7 × 80 = 3600/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/560 + 350/560 = 3600 + 350/560 = 3950/560 - 3950/560 simplified gives 395/56
- So, 45/7 + 50/80 = 395/56
In mixed form: 73/56
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