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Add 90/81 and 14/80

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 14/80

90/81 + 14/80 is 463/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
    90/81 = 90 × 80/81 × 80 = 7200/6480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
    14/80 = 14 × 81/80 × 81 = 1134/6480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/6480 + 1134/6480 = 7200 + 1134/6480 = 8334/6480
  5. 8334/6480 simplified gives 463/360
  6. So, 90/81 + 14/80 = 463/360
    In mixed form: 1103/360

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