Add 2/9 and 7/80
2/9 + 7/80 is 223/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 63/720 = 160 + 63/720 = 223/720 - So, 2/9 + 7/80 = 223/720
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