Add 20/54 and 6/80
20/54 + 6/80 is 481/1080.
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,
20/54 = 20 × 40/54 × 40 = 800/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
6/80 = 6 × 27/80 × 27 = 162/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
800/2160 + 162/2160 = 800 + 162/2160 = 962/2160 - 962/2160 simplified gives 481/1080
- So, 20/54 + 6/80 = 481/1080
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