Add 45/54 and 16/80
45/54 + 16/80 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
45/54 = 45 × 40/54 × 40 = 1800/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2160 + 432/2160 = 1800 + 432/2160 = 2232/2160 - 2232/2160 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 45/54 + 16/80 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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