Add 18/2 and 1/80
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 1/80
18/2 + 1/80 is 721/80.
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,
18/2 = 18 × 40/2 × 40 = 720/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
1/80 = 1 × 1/80 × 1 = 1/80 - Add the two like fractions:
720/80 + 1/80 = 720 + 1/80 = 721/80 - So, 18/2 + 1/80 = 721/80
In mixed form: 91/80
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