Add 25/80 and 8/9
25/80 + 8/9 is 173/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
8/9 = 8 × 80/9 × 80 = 640/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 640/720 = 225 + 640/720 = 865/720 - 865/720 simplified gives 173/144
- So, 25/80 + 8/9 = 173/144
In mixed form: 129/144
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