Add 80/15 and 5/9
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 5/9
80/15 + 5/9 is 53/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
80/15 = 80 × 3/15 × 3 = 240/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
240/45 + 25/45 = 240 + 25/45 = 265/45 - 265/45 simplified gives 53/9
- So, 80/15 + 5/9 = 53/9
In mixed form: 58/9
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