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Add 75/9 and 6/80

1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 6/80

75/9 + 6/80 is 1009/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    75/9 = 75 × 80/9 × 80 = 6000/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    6/80 = 6 × 9/80 × 9 = 54/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6000/720 + 54/720 = 6000 + 54/720 = 6054/720
  5. 6054/720 simplified gives 1009/120
  6. So, 75/9 + 6/80 = 1009/120
    In mixed form: 849/120

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