Add 7/80 and 49/9, Solve 7/80 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 7/80 and 49/9

1^st number: 7/80, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

7/80 + 49/9 is 3983/720.

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,
7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
49/9 = 49 × 80/9 × 80 = 3920/720
Add the two like fractions:
63/720 + 3920/720 = 63 + 3920/720 = 3983/720
So, 7/80 + 49/9 = 3983/720
In mixed form: 5383/720

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