Add 80/6 and 35/45, Solve 13 2/6 + 35/45 as a fraction

Add 80/6 and 35/45

1^st number: 13 2/6, 2^nd number: 35/45

80/6 + 35/45 is 127/9.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
80/6 = 80 × 15/6 × 15 = 1200/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
Add the two like fractions:
1200/90 + 70/90 = 1200 + 70/90 = 1270/90
1270/90 simplified gives 127/9
So, 80/6 + 35/45 = 127/9
In mixed form: 141/9

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