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Add 48/9 and 18/80

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 18/80

48/9 + 18/80 is 667/120.

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,
    48/9 = 48 × 80/9 × 80 = 3840/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/720 + 162/720 = 3840 + 162/720 = 4002/720
  5. 4002/720 simplified gives 667/120
  6. So, 48/9 + 18/80 = 667/120
    In mixed form: 567/120

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