Add 80/25 and 4/9, Solve 3 5/25 + 4/9 as a fraction

Add 80/25 and 4/9

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 4/9

80/25 + 4/9 is 164/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
80/25 = 80 × 9/25 × 9 = 720/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225
Add the two like fractions:
720/225 + 100/225 = 720 + 100/225 = 820/225
820/225 simplified gives 164/45
So, 80/25 + 4/9 = 164/45
In mixed form: 329/45

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