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Add 7/80 and 7/45

7/80 + 7/45 is 35/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/720 + 112/720 = 63 + 112/720 = 175/720
  5. 175/720 simplified gives 35/144
  6. So, 7/80 + 7/45 = 35/144

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