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Add 75/7 and 5/80

1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 5/80

75/7 + 5/80 is 1207/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    75/7 = 75 × 80/7 × 80 = 6000/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6000/560 + 35/560 = 6000 + 35/560 = 6035/560
  5. 6035/560 simplified gives 1207/112
  6. So, 75/7 + 5/80 = 1207/112
    In mixed form: 1087/112

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