Add 5/54 and 35/80
5/54 + 35/80 is 229/432.
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,
35/80 = 35 × 27/80 × 27 = 945/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2160 + 945/2160 = 200 + 945/2160 = 1145/2160 - 1145/2160 simplified gives 229/432
- So, 5/54 + 35/80 = 229/432
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