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Add 80/75 and 45/49

1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 45/49

80/75 + 45/49 is 1459/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    80/75 = 80 × 49/75 × 49 = 3920/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    45/49 = 45 × 75/49 × 75 = 3375/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/3675 + 3375/3675 = 3920 + 3375/3675 = 7295/3675
  5. 7295/3675 simplified gives 1459/735
  6. So, 80/75 + 45/49 = 1459/735
    In mixed form: 1724/735

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