Add 1/80 and 70/54
1st number: 1/80, 2nd number: 1 16/54
1/80 + 70/54 is 2827/2160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
1/80 = 1 × 27/80 × 27 = 27/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
70/54 = 70 × 40/54 × 40 = 2800/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
27/2160 + 2800/2160 = 27 + 2800/2160 = 2827/2160 - So, 1/80 + 70/54 = 2827/2160
In mixed form: 1667/2160
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