Add 25/9 and 60/80
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 60/80
25/9 + 60/80 is 127/36.
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,
25/9 = 25 × 80/9 × 80 = 2000/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/720 + 540/720 = 2000 + 540/720 = 2540/720 - 2540/720 simplified gives 127/36
- So, 25/9 + 60/80 = 127/36
In mixed form: 319/36
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