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Add 81/80 and 35/90

1st number: 1 1/80, 2nd number: 35/90

81/80 + 35/90 is 1009/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    81/80 = 81 × 9/80 × 9 = 729/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/720 + 280/720 = 729 + 280/720 = 1009/720
  5. So, 81/80 + 35/90 = 1009/720
    In mixed form: 1289/720

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