Add 80/9 and 70/30
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 2 10/30
80/9 + 70/30 is 101/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
80/9 = 80 × 10/9 × 10 = 800/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
800/90 + 210/90 = 800 + 210/90 = 1010/90 - 1010/90 simplified gives 101/9
- So, 80/9 + 70/30 = 101/9
In mixed form: 112/9
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