Add 80/75 and 45/56, Solve 1 5/75 + 45/56 as a fraction

Add 80/75 and 45/56

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 45/56

80/75 + 45/56 is 1571/840.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
80/75 = 80 × 56/75 × 56 = 4480/4200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
45/56 = 45 × 75/56 × 75 = 3375/4200
Add the two like fractions:
4480/4200 + 3375/4200 = 4480 + 3375/4200 = 7855/4200
7855/4200 simplified gives 1571/840
So, 80/75 + 45/56 = 1571/840
In mixed form: 1731/840

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