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Add 2/9 and 60/80

2/9 + 60/80 is 35/36.

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,
    2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/720 + 540/720 = 160 + 540/720 = 700/720
  5. 700/720 simplified gives 35/36
  6. So, 2/9 + 60/80 = 35/36

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