Add 80/75 and 3/4, Solve 1 5/75 + 3/4 as a fraction

Add 80/75 and 3/4

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 3/4

80/75 + 3/4 is 109/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
80/75 = 80 × 4/75 × 4 = 320/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300
Add the two like fractions:
320/300 + 225/300 = 320 + 225/300 = 545/300
545/300 simplified gives 109/60
So, 80/75 + 3/4 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60

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