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Add 18/54 and 1/80

18/54 + 1/80 is 83/240.

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,
    18/54 = 18 × 40/54 × 40 = 720/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    1/80 = 1 × 27/80 × 27 = 27/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/2160 + 27/2160 = 720 + 27/2160 = 747/2160
  5. 747/2160 simplified gives 83/240
  6. So, 18/54 + 1/80 = 83/240

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