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Add 54/80 and 35/50

54/80 + 35/50 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    54/80 = 54 × 5/80 × 5 = 270/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    35/50 = 35 × 8/50 × 8 = 280/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/400 + 280/400 = 270 + 280/400 = 550/400
  5. 550/400 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 54/80 + 35/50 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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