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Add 7/80 and 8/9

7/80 + 8/9 is 703/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    8/9 = 8 × 80/9 × 80 = 640/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/720 + 640/720 = 63 + 640/720 = 703/720
  5. So, 7/80 + 8/9 = 703/720

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