Add 16/9 and 10/80, Solve 1 7/9 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 16/9 and 10/80

1^st number: 1 7/9, 2^nd number: 10/80

16/9 + 10/80 is 137/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
16/9 = 16 × 80/9 × 80 = 1280/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720
Add the two like fractions:
1280/720 + 90/720 = 1280 + 90/720 = 1370/720
1370/720 simplified gives 137/72
So, 16/9 + 10/80 = 137/72
In mixed form: 165/72

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