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Add 50/9 and 12/80

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 12/80

50/9 + 12/80 is 1027/180.

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,
    50/9 = 50 × 80/9 × 80 = 4000/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    12/80 = 12 × 9/80 × 9 = 108/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4000/720 + 108/720 = 4000 + 108/720 = 4108/720
  5. 4108/720 simplified gives 1027/180
  6. So, 50/9 + 12/80 = 1027/180
    In mixed form: 5127/180

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