Add 54/80 and 49/32
1st number: 54/80, 2nd number: 1 17/32
54/80 + 49/32 is 353/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
54/80 = 54 × 2/80 × 2 = 108/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
49/32 = 49 × 5/32 × 5 = 245/160 - Add the two like fractions:
108/160 + 245/160 = 108 + 245/160 = 353/160 - So, 54/80 + 49/32 = 353/160
In mixed form: 233/160
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