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Add 80/45 and 45/7

1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 6 3/7

80/45 + 45/7 is 517/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    80/45 = 80 × 7/45 × 7 = 560/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    45/7 = 45 × 45/7 × 45 = 2025/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/315 + 2025/315 = 560 + 2025/315 = 2585/315
  5. 2585/315 simplified gives 517/63
  6. So, 80/45 + 45/7 = 517/63
    In mixed form: 813/63

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