Add 54/80 and 25/16
1st number: 54/80, 2nd number: 1 9/16
54/80 + 25/16 is 179/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 16 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 16 × 5 = 80,
25/16 = 25 × 5/16 × 5 = 125/80 - Add the two like fractions:
54/80 + 125/80 = 54 + 125/80 = 179/80 - So, 54/80 + 25/16 = 179/80
In mixed form: 219/80
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