Add 50/54 and 42/80
50/54 + 42/80 is 1567/1080.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 40/54 × 40 = 2000/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/2160 + 1134/2160 = 2000 + 1134/2160 = 3134/2160 - 3134/2160 simplified gives 1567/1080
- So, 50/54 + 42/80 = 1567/1080
In mixed form: 1487/1080
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