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Add 80/6 and 45/7

1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 6 3/7

80/6 + 45/7 is 415/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    80/6 = 80 × 7/6 × 7 = 560/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    45/7 = 45 × 6/7 × 6 = 270/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/42 + 270/42 = 560 + 270/42 = 830/42
  5. 830/42 simplified gives 415/21
  6. So, 80/6 + 45/7 = 415/21
    In mixed form: 1916/21

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