Add 2/9 and 8/80
2/9 + 8/80 is 29/90.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720 - Add the two like fractions:
160/720 + 72/720 = 160 + 72/720 = 232/720 - 232/720 simplified gives 29/90
- So, 2/9 + 8/80 = 29/90
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