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Add 16/80 and 42/54

16/80 + 42/54 is 44/45.

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,
    16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    42/54 = 42 × 40/54 × 40 = 1680/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/2160 + 1680/2160 = 432 + 1680/2160 = 2112/2160
  5. 2112/2160 simplified gives 44/45
  6. So, 16/80 + 42/54 = 44/45

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