Add 24/54 and 27/80
24/54 + 27/80 is 563/720.
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,
24/54 = 24 × 40/54 × 40 = 960/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
960/2160 + 729/2160 = 960 + 729/2160 = 1689/2160 - 1689/2160 simplified gives 563/720
- So, 24/54 + 27/80 = 563/720
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