Add 54/56 and 18/80
54/56 + 18/80 is 333/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
54/56 = 54 × 10/56 × 10 = 540/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560 - Add the two like fractions:
540/560 + 126/560 = 540 + 126/560 = 666/560 - 666/560 simplified gives 333/280
- So, 54/56 + 18/80 = 333/280
In mixed form: 153/280
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