Add 50/35 and 9/80, Solve 1 15/35 + 9/80 as a fraction

Add 50/35 and 9/80

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 9/80

50/35 + 9/80 is 863/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
9/80 = 9 × 7/80 × 7 = 63/560
Add the two like fractions:
800/560 + 63/560 = 800 + 63/560 = 863/560
So, 50/35 + 9/80 = 863/560
In mixed form: 1303/560

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