Add 80/9 and 72/16
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 4 8/16
80/9 + 72/16 is 241/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
80/9 = 80 × 16/9 × 16 = 1280/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
72/16 = 72 × 9/16 × 9 = 648/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/144 + 648/144 = 1280 + 648/144 = 1928/144 - 1928/144 simplified gives 241/18
- So, 80/9 + 72/16 = 241/18
In mixed form: 137/18
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