Add 10/80 and 1/9
10/80 + 1/9 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
1/9 = 1 × 80/9 × 80 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 80/720 = 90 + 80/720 = 170/720 - 170/720 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 10/80 + 1/9 = 17/72
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