Add 54/80 and 7/20
54/80 + 7/20 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 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 20 × 4 = 80,
7/20 = 7 × 4/20 × 4 = 28/80 - Add the two like fractions:
54/80 + 28/80 = 54 + 28/80 = 82/80 - 82/80 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 54/80 + 7/20 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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