Add 49/9 and 8/80, Solve 5 4/9 + 8/80 as a fraction

Add 49/9 and 8/80

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 8/80

49/9 + 8/80 is 499/90.

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,
49/9 = 49 × 80/9 × 80 = 3920/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
8/80 = 8 × 9/80 × 9 = 72/720
Add the two like fractions:
3920/720 + 72/720 = 3920 + 72/720 = 3992/720
3992/720 simplified gives 499/90
So, 49/9 + 8/80 = 499/90
In mixed form: 549/90

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