Add 54/80 and 4/8
54/80 + 4/8 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 8 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 8 × 10 = 80,
4/8 = 4 × 10/8 × 10 = 40/80 - Add the two like fractions:
54/80 + 40/80 = 54 + 40/80 = 94/80 - 94/80 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 54/80 + 4/8 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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