Add 80/9 and 5/80, Solve 8 8/9 + 5/80 as a fraction

Add 80/9 and 5/80

1^st number: 8 8/9, 2^nd number: 5/80

80/9 + 5/80 is 1289/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
80/9 = 80 × 80/9 × 80 = 6400/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
5/80 = 5 × 9/80 × 9 = 45/720
Add the two like fractions:
6400/720 + 45/720 = 6400 + 45/720 = 6445/720
6445/720 simplified gives 1289/144
So, 80/9 + 5/80 = 1289/144
In mixed form: 8137/144

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