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Add 80/49 and 84/45

1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 1 39/45

80/49 + 84/45 is 2572/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    80/49 = 80 × 45/49 × 45 = 3600/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    84/45 = 84 × 49/45 × 49 = 4116/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/2205 + 4116/2205 = 3600 + 4116/2205 = 7716/2205
  5. 7716/2205 simplified gives 2572/735
  6. So, 80/49 + 84/45 = 2572/735
    In mixed form: 3367/735

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