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Add 3/54 and 30/80

3/54 + 30/80 is 31/72.

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,
    3/54 = 3 × 40/54 × 40 = 120/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    30/80 = 30 × 27/80 × 27 = 810/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/2160 + 810/2160 = 120 + 810/2160 = 930/2160
  5. 930/2160 simplified gives 31/72
  6. So, 3/54 + 30/80 = 31/72

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