Add 54/80 and 14/60
54/80 + 14/60 is 109/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Add the two like fractions:
162/240 + 56/240 = 162 + 56/240 = 218/240 - 218/240 simplified gives 109/120
- So, 54/80 + 14/60 = 109/120
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