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Add 4/54 and 10/80

4/54 + 10/80 is 43/216.

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,
    4/54 = 4 × 40/54 × 40 = 160/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    10/80 = 10 × 27/80 × 27 = 270/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/2160 + 270/2160 = 160 + 270/2160 = 430/2160
  5. 430/2160 simplified gives 43/216
  6. So, 4/54 + 10/80 = 43/216

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