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Add 80/9 and 48/20

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 2 8/20

80/9 + 48/20 is 508/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    80/9 = 80 × 20/9 × 20 = 1600/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/180 + 432/180 = 1600 + 432/180 = 2032/180
  5. 2032/180 simplified gives 508/45
  6. So, 80/9 + 48/20 = 508/45
    In mixed form: 1113/45

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