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Add 8/80 and 45/7

1st number: 8/80, 2nd number: 6 3/7

8/80 + 45/7 is 457/70.

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,
    8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    45/7 = 45 × 80/7 × 80 = 3600/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/560 + 3600/560 = 56 + 3600/560 = 3656/560
  5. 3656/560 simplified gives 457/70
  6. So, 8/80 + 45/7 = 457/70
    In mixed form: 637/70

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