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Add 54/14 and 12/80

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 12/80

54/14 + 12/80 is 561/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    54/14 = 54 × 40/14 × 40 = 2160/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    12/80 = 12 × 7/80 × 7 = 84/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/560 + 84/560 = 2160 + 84/560 = 2244/560
  5. 2244/560 simplified gives 561/140
  6. So, 54/14 + 12/80 = 561/140
    In mixed form: 41/140

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