Add 1/54 and 45/80
1/54 + 45/80 is 251/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
1/54 = 1 × 40/54 × 40 = 40/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
45/80 = 45 × 27/80 × 27 = 1215/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
40/2160 + 1215/2160 = 40 + 1215/2160 = 1255/2160 - 1255/2160 simplified gives 251/432
- So, 1/54 + 45/80 = 251/432
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