Add 54/3 and 42/80
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 42/80
54/3 + 42/80 is 741/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
54/3 = 54 × 80/3 × 80 = 4320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/240 + 126/240 = 4320 + 126/240 = 4446/240 - 4446/240 simplified gives 741/40
- So, 54/3 + 42/80 = 741/40
In mixed form: 1821/40
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