Add 5/8 and 9/80
5/8 + 9/80 is 59/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
5/8 = 5 × 10/8 × 10 = 50/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
9/80 = 9 × 1/80 × 1 = 9/80 - Add the two like fractions:
50/80 + 9/80 = 50 + 9/80 = 59/80 - So, 5/8 + 9/80 = 59/80
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