Add 6/5 and 80/9
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 8 8/9
6/5 + 80/9 is 454/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
80/9 = 80 × 5/9 × 5 = 400/45 - Add the two like fractions:
54/45 + 400/45 = 54 + 400/45 = 454/45 - So, 6/5 + 80/9 = 454/45
In mixed form: 104/45
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