Add 5/54 and 18/80
5/54 + 18/80 is 343/1080.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 40/54 × 40 = 200/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
18/80 = 18 × 27/80 × 27 = 486/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2160 + 486/2160 = 200 + 486/2160 = 686/2160 - 686/2160 simplified gives 343/1080
- So, 5/54 + 18/80 = 343/1080
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