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Add 54/3 and 5/80

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 5/80

54/3 + 5/80 is 289/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    54/3 = 54 × 80/3 × 80 = 4320/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    5/80 = 5 × 3/80 × 3 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/240 + 15/240 = 4320 + 15/240 = 4335/240
  5. 4335/240 simplified gives 289/16
  6. So, 54/3 + 5/80 = 289/16
    In mixed form: 181/16

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