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Add 2/54 and 5/80

2/54 + 5/80 is 43/432.

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,
    2/54 = 2 × 40/54 × 40 = 80/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/2160 + 135/2160 = 80 + 135/2160 = 215/2160
  5. 215/2160 simplified gives 43/432
  6. So, 2/54 + 5/80 = 43/432

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