Add 2/9 and 50/80
2/9 + 50/80 is 61/72.
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,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 450/720 = 160 + 450/720 = 610/720 - 610/720 simplified gives 61/72
- So, 2/9 + 50/80 = 61/72
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