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Add 84/49 and 7/80

1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 7/80

84/49 + 7/80 is 1009/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    84/49 = 84 × 80/49 × 80 = 6720/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    7/80 = 7 × 49/80 × 49 = 343/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6720/3920 + 343/3920 = 6720 + 343/3920 = 7063/3920
  5. 7063/3920 simplified gives 1009/560
  6. So, 84/49 + 7/80 = 1009/560
    In mixed form: 1449/560

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