Add 56/7 and 1/80, Solve 8 0/7 + 1/80 as a fraction

Add 56/7 and 1/80

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 1/80

56/7 + 1/80 is 641/80.

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,
56/7 = 56 × 80/7 × 80 = 4480/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560
Add the two like fractions:
4480/560 + 7/560 = 4480 + 7/560 = 4487/560
4487/560 simplified gives 641/80
So, 56/7 + 1/80 = 641/80
In mixed form: 81/80

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