Add 2/9 and 16/80
2/9 + 16/80 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 144/720 = 160 + 144/720 = 304/720 - 304/720 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 2/9 + 16/80 = 19/45
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