Add 42/9 and 2/80
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2/80
42/9 + 2/80 is 563/120.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 80/9 × 80 = 3360/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/720 + 18/720 = 3360 + 18/720 = 3378/720 - 3378/720 simplified gives 563/120
- So, 42/9 + 2/80 = 563/120
In mixed form: 483/120
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