Add 54/80 and 14/16
54/80 + 14/16 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80 - Add the two like fractions:
54/80 + 70/80 = 54 + 70/80 = 124/80 - 124/80 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 54/80 + 14/16 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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