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Add 3/80 and 1/9

3/80 + 1/9 is 107/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    1/9 = 1 × 80/9 × 80 = 80/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/720 + 80/720 = 27 + 80/720 = 107/720
  5. So, 3/80 + 1/9 = 107/720

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