Add 54/80 and 5/15
54/80 + 5/15 is 121/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
5/15 = 5 × 16/15 × 16 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
162/240 + 80/240 = 162 + 80/240 = 242/240 - 242/240 simplified gives 121/120
- So, 54/80 + 5/15 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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