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Add 9/80 and 42/45

9/80 + 42/45 is 251/240.

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,
    9/80 = 9 × 9/80 × 9 = 81/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/720 + 672/720 = 81 + 672/720 = 753/720
  5. 753/720 simplified gives 251/240
  6. So, 9/80 + 42/45 = 251/240
    In mixed form: 111/240

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