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Add 54/12 and 20/80

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 20/80

54/12 + 20/80 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    54/12 = 54 × 20/12 × 20 = 1080/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/240 + 60/240 = 1080 + 60/240 = 1140/240
  5. 1140/240 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 54/12 + 20/80 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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