Add 80/45 and 12/75, Solve 1 35/45 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 80/45 and 12/75

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 12/75

80/45 + 12/75 is 436/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
80/45 = 80 × 5/45 × 5 = 400/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225
Add the two like fractions:
400/225 + 36/225 = 400 + 36/225 = 436/225
So, 80/45 + 12/75 = 436/225
In mixed form: 1211/225

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