Add 54/80 and 6/60
54/80 + 6/60 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
162/240 + 24/240 = 162 + 24/240 = 186/240 - 186/240 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 54/80 + 6/60 = 31/40
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