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Add 8/7 and 50/80

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 50/80

8/7 + 50/80 is 99/56.

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,
    8/7 = 8 × 80/7 × 80 = 640/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/560 + 350/560 = 640 + 350/560 = 990/560
  5. 990/560 simplified gives 99/56
  6. So, 8/7 + 50/80 = 99/56
    In mixed form: 143/56

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