Add 80/9 and 27/30
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 27/30
80/9 + 27/30 is 881/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
80/9 = 80 × 10/9 × 10 = 800/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
800/90 + 81/90 = 800 + 81/90 = 881/90 - So, 80/9 + 27/30 = 881/90
In mixed form: 971/90
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