Add 54/3 and 84/80
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/80
54/3 + 84/80 is 381/20.
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,
84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/240 + 252/240 = 4320 + 252/240 = 4572/240 - 4572/240 simplified gives 381/20
- So, 54/3 + 84/80 = 381/20
In mixed form: 191/20
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