Add 49/80 and 6/9
49/80 + 6/9 is 307/240.
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,
49/80 = 49 × 9/80 × 9 = 441/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
6/9 = 6 × 80/9 × 80 = 480/720 - Add the two like fractions:
441/720 + 480/720 = 441 + 480/720 = 921/720 - 921/720 simplified gives 307/240
- So, 49/80 + 6/9 = 307/240
In mixed form: 167/240
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