Add 54/80 and 21/45
54/80 + 21/45 is 137/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
54/80 = 54 × 9/80 × 9 = 486/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
21/45 = 21 × 16/45 × 16 = 336/720 - Add the two like fractions:
486/720 + 336/720 = 486 + 336/720 = 822/720 - 822/720 simplified gives 137/120
- So, 54/80 + 21/45 = 137/120
In mixed form: 117/120
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