Add 80/45 and 8/50, Solve 1 35/45 + 8/50 as a fraction

Add 80/45 and 8/50

1^st number: 1 35/45, 2^nd number: 8/50

80/45 + 8/50 is 436/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
80/45 = 80 × 10/45 × 10 = 800/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
8/50 = 8 × 9/50 × 9 = 72/450
Add the two like fractions:
800/450 + 72/450 = 800 + 72/450 = 872/450
872/450 simplified gives 436/225
So, 80/45 + 8/50 = 436/225
In mixed form: 1211/225

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