Add 64/80 and 5/9
64/80 + 5/9 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
64/80 = 64 × 9/80 × 9 = 576/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
5/9 = 5 × 80/9 × 80 = 400/720 - Add the two like fractions:
576/720 + 400/720 = 576 + 400/720 = 976/720 - 976/720 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 64/80 + 5/9 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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