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Add 81/80 and 3/45

1st number: 1 1/80, 2nd number: 3/45

81/80 + 3/45 is 259/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    81/80 = 81 × 9/80 × 9 = 729/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/720 + 48/720 = 729 + 48/720 = 777/720
  5. 777/720 simplified gives 259/240
  6. So, 81/80 + 3/45 = 259/240
    In mixed form: 119/240

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