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Add 80/50 and 8/9

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 8/9

80/50 + 8/9 is 112/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    80/50 = 80 × 9/50 × 9 = 720/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    8/9 = 8 × 50/9 × 50 = 400/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/450 + 400/450 = 720 + 400/450 = 1120/450
  5. 1120/450 simplified gives 112/45
  6. So, 80/50 + 8/9 = 112/45
    In mixed form: 222/45

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