Add 54/27 and 2/80
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 2/80
54/27 + 2/80 is 81/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
54/27 = 54 × 80/27 × 80 = 4320/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
2/80 = 2 × 27/80 × 27 = 54/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/2160 + 54/2160 = 4320 + 54/2160 = 4374/2160 - 4374/2160 simplified gives 81/40
- So, 54/27 + 2/80 = 81/40
In mixed form: 21/40
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