Add 80/8 and 72/45
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 1 27/45
80/8 + 72/45 is 58/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
80/8 = 80 × 45/8 × 45 = 3600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/360 + 576/360 = 3600 + 576/360 = 4176/360 - 4176/360 simplified gives 58/5
- So, 80/8 + 72/45 = 58/5
In mixed form: 113/5
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