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Add 3/80 and 54/3

1st number: 3/80, 2nd number: 18 0/3

3/80 + 54/3 is 1443/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 3 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    54/3 = 54 × 80/3 × 80 = 4320/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/240 + 4320/240 = 9 + 4320/240 = 4329/240
  5. 4329/240 simplified gives 1443/80
  6. So, 3/80 + 54/3 = 1443/80
    In mixed form: 183/80

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