Add 14/80 and 21/54
14/80 + 21/54 is 203/360.
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,
14/80 = 14 × 27/80 × 27 = 378/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
21/54 = 21 × 40/54 × 40 = 840/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
378/2160 + 840/2160 = 378 + 840/2160 = 1218/2160 - 1218/2160 simplified gives 203/360
- So, 14/80 + 21/54 = 203/360
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