Add 2/80 and 80/9
1st number: 2/80, 2nd number: 8 8/9
2/80 + 80/9 is 3209/360.
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,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
80/9 = 80 × 80/9 × 80 = 6400/720 - Add the two like fractions:
18/720 + 6400/720 = 18 + 6400/720 = 6418/720 - 6418/720 simplified gives 3209/360
- So, 2/80 + 80/9 = 3209/360
In mixed form: 8329/360
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