Add 54/80 and 25/30
54/80 + 25/30 is 181/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
25/30 = 25 × 8/30 × 8 = 200/240 - Add the two like fractions:
162/240 + 200/240 = 162 + 200/240 = 362/240 - 362/240 simplified gives 181/120
- So, 54/80 + 25/30 = 181/120
In mixed form: 161/120
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