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Add 96/80 and 7/45

1st number: 1 16/80, 2nd number: 7/45

96/80 + 7/45 is 61/45.

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,
    96/80 = 96 × 9/80 × 9 = 864/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/720 + 112/720 = 864 + 112/720 = 976/720
  5. 976/720 simplified gives 61/45
  6. So, 96/80 + 7/45 = 61/45
    In mixed form: 116/45

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