Add 56/49 and 1/80, Solve 1 7/49 + 1/80 as a fraction

Add 56/49 and 1/80

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 1/80

56/49 + 1/80 is 647/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
56/49 = 56 × 80/49 × 80 = 4480/3920
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
1/80 = 1 × 49/80 × 49 = 49/3920
Add the two like fractions:
4480/3920 + 49/3920 = 4480 + 49/3920 = 4529/3920
4529/3920 simplified gives 647/560
So, 56/49 + 1/80 = 647/560
In mixed form: 187/560

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