Add 7/9 and 36/80
7/9 + 36/80 is 221/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/9 = 7 × 80/9 × 80 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
36/80 = 36 × 9/80 × 9 = 324/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 324/720 = 560 + 324/720 = 884/720 - 884/720 simplified gives 221/180
- So, 7/9 + 36/80 = 221/180
In mixed form: 141/180
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