Add 45/54 and 32/80
45/54 + 32/80 is 37/30.
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,
32/80 = 32 × 27/80 × 27 = 864/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2160 + 864/2160 = 1800 + 864/2160 = 2664/2160 - 2664/2160 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 45/54 + 32/80 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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