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Add 16/9 and 40/80

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 40/80

16/9 + 40/80 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    16/9 = 16 × 80/9 × 80 = 1280/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    40/80 = 40 × 9/80 × 9 = 360/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/720 + 360/720 = 1280 + 360/720 = 1640/720
  5. 1640/720 simplified gives 41/18
  6. So, 16/9 + 40/80 = 41/18
    In mixed form: 25/18

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