Add 2/90 and 1/80
2/90 + 1/80 is 5/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
1/80 = 1 × 9/80 × 9 = 9/720 - Add the two like fractions:
16/720 + 9/720 = 16 + 9/720 = 25/720 - 25/720 simplified gives 5/144
- So, 2/90 + 1/80 = 5/144
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