Add 12/54 and 63/80
12/54 + 63/80 is 727/720.
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,
12/54 = 12 × 40/54 × 40 = 480/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
63/80 = 63 × 27/80 × 27 = 1701/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2160 + 1701/2160 = 480 + 1701/2160 = 2181/2160 - 2181/2160 simplified gives 727/720
- So, 12/54 + 63/80 = 727/720
In mixed form: 17/720
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