Add 21/80 and 8/54
21/80 + 8/54 is 887/2160.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
21/80 = 21 × 27/80 × 27 = 567/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
8/54 = 8 × 40/54 × 40 = 320/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
567/2160 + 320/2160 = 567 + 320/2160 = 887/2160 - So, 21/80 + 8/54 = 887/2160
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