Add 54/2 and 15/80
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 15/80
54/2 + 15/80 is 435/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
54/2 = 54 × 40/2 × 40 = 2160/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/80 + 15/80 = 2160 + 15/80 = 2175/80 - 2175/80 simplified gives 435/16
- So, 54/2 + 15/80 = 435/16
In mixed form: 273/16
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