Add 12/80 and 50/9
1st number: 12/80, 2nd number: 5 5/9
12/80 + 50/9 is 1027/180.
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,
12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
50/9 = 50 × 80/9 × 80 = 4000/720 - Add the two like fractions:
108/720 + 4000/720 = 108 + 4000/720 = 4108/720 - 4108/720 simplified gives 1027/180
- So, 12/80 + 50/9 = 1027/180
In mixed form: 5127/180
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