Add 54/80 and 49/48
1st number: 54/80, 2nd number: 1 1/48
54/80 + 49/48 is 407/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 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 48 × 5 = 240,
49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240 - Add the two like fractions:
162/240 + 245/240 = 162 + 245/240 = 407/240 - So, 54/80 + 49/48 = 407/240
In mixed form: 1167/240
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