Add 4/80 and 42/54
4/80 + 42/54 is 149/180.
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,
4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
42/54 = 42 × 40/54 × 40 = 1680/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
108/2160 + 1680/2160 = 108 + 1680/2160 = 1788/2160 - 1788/2160 simplified gives 149/180
- So, 4/80 + 42/54 = 149/180
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