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Add 54/36 and 70/80

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 70/80

54/36 + 70/80 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
    54/36 = 54 × 20/36 × 20 = 1080/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    70/80 = 70 × 9/80 × 9 = 630/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/720 + 630/720 = 1080 + 630/720 = 1710/720
  5. 1710/720 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 54/36 + 70/80 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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