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Add 80/15 and 4/9

1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 4/9

80/15 + 4/9 is 52/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    80/15 = 80 × 3/15 × 3 = 240/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/45 + 20/45 = 240 + 20/45 = 260/45
  5. 260/45 simplified gives 52/9
  6. So, 80/15 + 4/9 = 52/9
    In mixed form: 57/9

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