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Add 40/9 and 12/80

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 12/80

40/9 + 12/80 is 827/180.

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,
    40/9 = 40 × 80/9 × 80 = 3200/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/720 + 108/720 = 3200 + 108/720 = 3308/720
  5. 3308/720 simplified gives 827/180
  6. So, 40/9 + 12/80 = 827/180
    In mixed form: 4107/180

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