Add 8/7 and 5/80, Solve 1 1/7 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 8/7 and 5/80

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

8/7 + 5/80 is 135/112.

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,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560
Add the two like fractions:
640/560 + 35/560 = 640 + 35/560 = 675/560
675/560 simplified gives 135/112
So, 8/7 + 5/80 = 135/112
In mixed form: 123/112

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