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Add 80/9 and 16/10

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 1 6/10

80/9 + 16/10 is 472/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    80/9 = 80 × 10/9 × 10 = 800/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/90 + 144/90 = 800 + 144/90 = 944/90
  5. 944/90 simplified gives 472/45
  6. So, 80/9 + 16/10 = 472/45
    In mixed form: 1022/45

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