Add 54/80 and 15/24
54/80 + 15/24 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 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 24 × 10 = 240,
15/24 = 15 × 10/24 × 10 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
162/240 + 150/240 = 162 + 150/240 = 312/240 - 312/240 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 54/80 + 15/24 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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