Add 5/54 and 54/80
5/54 + 54/80 is 829/1080.
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,
54/80 = 54 × 27/80 × 27 = 1458/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2160 + 1458/2160 = 200 + 1458/2160 = 1658/2160 - 1658/2160 simplified gives 829/1080
- So, 5/54 + 54/80 = 829/1080
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