Add 9/2 and 10/80
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 10/80
9/2 + 10/80 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
9/2 = 9 × 40/2 × 40 = 360/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80 - Add the two like fractions:
360/80 + 10/80 = 360 + 10/80 = 370/80 - 370/80 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 9/2 + 10/80 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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