Add 45/80 and 70/42, Solve 45/80 + 1 28/42 as a fraction

Add 45/80 and 70/42

1^st number: 45/80, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

45/80 + 70/42 is 107/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
45/80 = 45 × 21/80 × 21 = 945/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
70/42 = 70 × 40/42 × 40 = 2800/1680
Add the two like fractions:
945/1680 + 2800/1680 = 945 + 2800/1680 = 3745/1680
3745/1680 simplified gives 107/48
So, 45/80 + 70/42 = 107/48
In mixed form: 211/48

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