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Add 7/80 and 9/7

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

7/80 + 9/7 is 769/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    9/7 = 9 × 80/7 × 80 = 720/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/560 + 720/560 = 49 + 720/560 = 769/560
  5. So, 7/80 + 9/7 = 769/560
    In mixed form: 1209/560

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