Add 2/54 and 4/80
2/54 + 4/80 is 47/540.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 40/54 × 40 = 80/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
80/2160 + 108/2160 = 80 + 108/2160 = 188/2160 - 188/2160 simplified gives 47/540
- So, 2/54 + 4/80 = 47/540
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