Add 5/9 and 56/80
5/9 + 56/80 is 113/90.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 80/9 × 80 = 400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
56/80 = 56 × 9/80 × 9 = 504/720 - Add the two like fractions:
400/720 + 504/720 = 400 + 504/720 = 904/720 - 904/720 simplified gives 113/90
- So, 5/9 + 56/80 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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