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Add 54/6 and 30/80

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 30/80

54/6 + 30/80 is 75/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
    54/6 = 54 × 40/6 × 40 = 2160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/240 + 90/240 = 2160 + 90/240 = 2250/240
  5. 2250/240 simplified gives 75/8
  6. So, 54/6 + 30/80 = 75/8
    In mixed form: 93/8

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