Add 9/80 and 9/3, Solve 9/80 + 3 0/3 as a fraction

Add 9/80 and 9/3

1^st number: 9/80, 2^nd number: 3 0/3

9/80 + 9/3 is 249/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 3 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
9/3 = 9 × 80/3 × 80 = 720/240
Add the two like fractions:
27/240 + 720/240 = 27 + 720/240 = 747/240
747/240 simplified gives 249/80
So, 9/80 + 9/3 = 249/80
In mixed form: 39/80

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