Add 49/54 and 70/80
49/54 + 70/80 is 385/216.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 40/54 × 40 = 1960/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
70/80 = 70 × 27/80 × 27 = 1890/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2160 + 1890/2160 = 1960 + 1890/2160 = 3850/2160 - 3850/2160 simplified gives 385/216
- So, 49/54 + 70/80 = 385/216
In mixed form: 1169/216
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