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Add 4/9 and 5/80

4/9 + 5/80 is 73/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    4/9 = 4 × 80/9 × 80 = 320/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/720 + 45/720 = 320 + 45/720 = 365/720
  5. 365/720 simplified gives 73/144
  6. So, 4/9 + 5/80 = 73/144

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