Add 80/9 and 35/6
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 5 5/6
80/9 + 35/6 is 265/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
80/9 = 80 × 2/9 × 2 = 160/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
35/6 = 35 × 3/6 × 3 = 105/18 - Add the two like fractions:
160/18 + 105/18 = 160 + 105/18 = 265/18 - So, 80/9 + 35/6 = 265/18
In mixed form: 1413/18
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