Add 45/9 and 80/6, Solve 5 0/9 + 13 2/6 as a fraction

Add 45/9 and 80/6

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 13 2/6

45/9 + 80/6 is 55/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
45/9 = 45 × 2/9 × 2 = 90/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
80/6 = 80 × 3/6 × 3 = 240/18
Add the two like fractions:
90/18 + 240/18 = 90 + 240/18 = 330/18
330/18 simplified gives 55/3
So, 45/9 + 80/6 = 55/3
In mixed form: 181/3

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