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Add 54/80 and 21/12

1st number: 54/80, 2nd number: 1 9/12

54/80 + 21/12 is 97/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    21/12 = 21 × 20/12 × 20 = 420/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/240 + 420/240 = 162 + 420/240 = 582/240
  5. 582/240 simplified gives 97/40
  6. So, 54/80 + 21/12 = 97/40
    In mixed form: 217/40

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