Add 4/9 and 35/80
4/9 + 35/80 is 127/144.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 80/9 × 80 = 320/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
320/720 + 315/720 = 320 + 315/720 = 635/720 - 635/720 simplified gives 127/144
- So, 4/9 + 35/80 = 127/144
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