Add 9/10 and 50/80
9/10 + 50/80 is 61/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
9/10 = 9 × 8/10 × 8 = 72/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Add the two like fractions:
72/80 + 50/80 = 72 + 50/80 = 122/80 - 122/80 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 9/10 + 50/80 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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