Add 54/80 and 15/60
54/80 + 15/60 is 37/40.
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,
15/60 = 15 × 4/60 × 4 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
162/240 + 60/240 = 162 + 60/240 = 222/240 - 222/240 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 54/80 + 15/60 = 37/40
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