Add 80/9 and 40/50
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 40/50
80/9 + 40/50 is 436/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
80/9 = 80 × 50/9 × 50 = 4000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/450 + 360/450 = 4000 + 360/450 = 4360/450 - 4360/450 simplified gives 436/45
- So, 80/9 + 40/50 = 436/45
In mixed form: 931/45
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