Add 75/80 and 7/9
75/80 + 7/9 is 247/144.
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,
75/80 = 75 × 9/80 × 9 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
7/9 = 7 × 80/9 × 80 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 560/720 = 675 + 560/720 = 1235/720 - 1235/720 simplified gives 247/144
- So, 75/80 + 7/9 = 247/144
In mixed form: 1103/144
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