Add 42/80 and 28/54
42/80 + 28/54 is 1127/1080.
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,
42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
28/54 = 28 × 40/54 × 40 = 1120/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2160 + 1120/2160 = 1134 + 1120/2160 = 2254/2160 - 2254/2160 simplified gives 1127/1080
- So, 42/80 + 28/54 = 1127/1080
In mixed form: 147/1080
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