Add 80/9 and 30/16, Solve 8 8/9 + 1 14/16 as a fraction

Add 80/9 and 30/16

1^st number: 8 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

80/9 + 30/16 is 775/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
80/9 = 80 × 16/9 × 16 = 1280/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
30/16 = 30 × 9/16 × 9 = 270/144
Add the two like fractions:
1280/144 + 270/144 = 1280 + 270/144 = 1550/144
1550/144 simplified gives 775/72
So, 80/9 + 30/16 = 775/72
In mixed form: 1055/72

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