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Add 1/2 and 54/80

1/2 + 54/80 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    1/2 = 1 × 40/2 × 40 = 40/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/80 + 54/80 = 40 + 54/80 = 94/80
  5. 94/80 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 1/2 + 54/80 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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