Add 9/80 and 12/90
9/80 + 12/90 is 59/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
9/80 = 9 × 9/80 × 9 = 81/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
12/90 = 12 × 8/90 × 8 = 96/720 - Add the two like fractions:
81/720 + 96/720 = 81 + 96/720 = 177/720 - 177/720 simplified gives 59/240
- So, 9/80 + 12/90 = 59/240
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