Add 36/80 and 20/54
36/80 + 20/54 is 443/540.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 27/80 × 27 = 972/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
20/54 = 20 × 40/54 × 40 = 800/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2160 + 800/2160 = 972 + 800/2160 = 1772/2160 - 1772/2160 simplified gives 443/540
- So, 36/80 + 20/54 = 443/540
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