Add 80/9 and 90/20
1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 4 10/20
80/9 + 90/20 is 241/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
80/9 = 80 × 20/9 × 20 = 1600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/180 + 810/180 = 1600 + 810/180 = 2410/180 - 2410/180 simplified gives 241/18
- So, 80/9 + 90/20 = 241/18
In mixed form: 137/18
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