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Add 9/80 and 60/50

1st number: 9/80, 2nd number: 1 10/50

9/80 + 60/50 is 21/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    9/80 = 9 × 5/80 × 5 = 45/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    60/50 = 60 × 8/50 × 8 = 480/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/400 + 480/400 = 45 + 480/400 = 525/400
  5. 525/400 simplified gives 21/16
  6. So, 9/80 + 60/50 = 21/16
    In mixed form: 15/16

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