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Add 81/9 and 10/80

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 10/80

81/9 + 10/80 is 73/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    81/9 = 81 × 80/9 × 80 = 6480/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    10/80 = 10 × 9/80 × 9 = 90/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6480/720 + 90/720 = 6480 + 90/720 = 6570/720
  5. 6570/720 simplified gives 73/8
  6. So, 81/9 + 10/80 = 73/8
    In mixed form: 91/8

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