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Add 12/54 and 15/80

12/54 + 15/80 is 59/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    12/54 = 12 × 40/54 × 40 = 480/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    15/80 = 15 × 27/80 × 27 = 405/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/2160 + 405/2160 = 480 + 405/2160 = 885/2160
  5. 885/2160 simplified gives 59/144
  6. So, 12/54 + 15/80 = 59/144

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