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Add 54/63 and 2/80

54/63 + 2/80 is 247/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
    54/63 = 54 × 80/63 × 80 = 4320/5040
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
    2/80 = 2 × 63/80 × 63 = 126/5040
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/5040 + 126/5040 = 4320 + 126/5040 = 4446/5040
  5. 4446/5040 simplified gives 247/280
  6. So, 54/63 + 2/80 = 247/280

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