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Add 10/80 and 60/54

1st number: 10/80, 2nd number: 1 6/54

10/80 + 60/54 is 89/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    10/80 = 10 × 27/80 × 27 = 270/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    60/54 = 60 × 40/54 × 40 = 2400/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/2160 + 2400/2160 = 270 + 2400/2160 = 2670/2160
  5. 2670/2160 simplified gives 89/72
  6. So, 10/80 + 60/54 = 89/72
    In mixed form: 117/72

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