Add 80/45 and 42/6, Solve 1 35/45 + 7 0/6 as a fraction

Add 80/45 and 42/6

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

80/45 + 42/6 is 79/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
42/6 = 42 × 15/6 × 15 = 630/90
Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 630/90 = 160 + 630/90 = 790/90
790/90 simplified gives 79/9
So, 80/45 + 42/6 = 79/9
In mixed form: 87/9

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