Add 8/7 and 10/80, Solve 1 1/7 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 8/7 and 10/80

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

8/7 + 10/80 is 71/56.

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,
8/7 = 8 × 80/7 × 80 = 640/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
Add the two like fractions:
640/560 + 70/560 = 640 + 70/560 = 710/560
710/560 simplified gives 71/56
So, 8/7 + 10/80 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56

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