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Add 8/80 and 6/45

8/80 + 6/45 is 7/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/720 + 96/720 = 72 + 96/720 = 168/720
  5. 168/720 simplified gives 7/30
  6. So, 8/80 + 6/45 = 7/30

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