Add 16/80 and 5/9
16/80 + 5/9 is 34/45.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
5/9 = 5 × 80/9 × 80 = 400/720 - Add the two like fractions:
144/720 + 400/720 = 144 + 400/720 = 544/720 - 544/720 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 16/80 + 5/9 = 34/45
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