Add 80/18 and 6/5
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 1 1/5
80/18 + 6/5 is 254/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 108/90 = 400 + 108/90 = 508/90 - 508/90 simplified gives 254/45
- So, 80/18 + 6/5 = 254/45
In mixed form: 529/45
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