Add 50/9 and 30/80, Solve 5 5/9 + 30/80 as a fraction

Add 50/9 and 30/80

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 30/80

50/9 + 30/80 is 427/72.

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,
50/9 = 50 × 80/9 × 80 = 4000/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
30/80 = 30 × 9/80 × 9 = 270/720
Add the two like fractions:
4000/720 + 270/720 = 4000 + 270/720 = 4270/720
4270/720 simplified gives 427/72
So, 50/9 + 30/80 = 427/72
In mixed form: 567/72

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