Add 70/9 and 25/80, Solve 7 7/9 + 25/80 as a fraction

Add 70/9 and 25/80

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 25/80

70/9 + 25/80 is 1165/144.

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,
70/9 = 70 × 80/9 × 80 = 5600/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
25/80 = 25 × 9/80 × 9 = 225/720
Add the two like fractions:
5600/720 + 225/720 = 5600 + 225/720 = 5825/720
5825/720 simplified gives 1165/144
So, 70/9 + 25/80 = 1165/144
In mixed form: 813/144

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