Add 5/80 and 75/7, Solve 5/80 + 10 5/7 as a fraction

Add 5/80 and 75/7

1^st number: 5/80, 2^nd number: 10 5/7

5/80 + 75/7 is 1207/112.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
75/7 = 75 × 80/7 × 80 = 6000/560
Add the two like fractions:
35/560 + 6000/560 = 35 + 6000/560 = 6035/560
6035/560 simplified gives 1207/112
So, 5/80 + 75/7 = 1207/112
In mixed form: 1087/112

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