Add 96/80 and 2/9, Solve 1 16/80 + 2/9 as a fraction

Add 96/80 and 2/9

1^st number: 1 16/80, 2^nd number: 2/9

96/80 + 2/9 is 64/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 9 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
96/80 = 96 × 9/80 × 9 = 864/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
2/9 = 2 × 80/9 × 80 = 160/720
Add the two like fractions:
864/720 + 160/720 = 864 + 160/720 = 1024/720
1024/720 simplified gives 64/45
So, 96/80 + 2/9 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45

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