Add 16/80 and 28/54
16/80 + 28/54 is 97/135.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
28/54 = 28 × 40/54 × 40 = 1120/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2160 + 1120/2160 = 432 + 1120/2160 = 1552/2160 - 1552/2160 simplified gives 97/135
- So, 16/80 + 28/54 = 97/135
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