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Add 8/9 and 5/80

8/9 + 5/80 is 137/144.

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,
    8/9 = 8 × 80/9 × 80 = 640/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/720 + 45/720 = 640 + 45/720 = 685/720
  5. 685/720 simplified gives 137/144
  6. So, 8/9 + 5/80 = 137/144

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