Add 54/80 and 15/40
54/80 + 15/40 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 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 40 × 2 = 80,
15/40 = 15 × 2/40 × 2 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
54/80 + 30/80 = 54 + 30/80 = 84/80 - 84/80 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 54/80 + 15/40 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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