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Add 54/9 and 2/80

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 2/80

54/9 + 2/80 is 241/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 80 = 720,
    54/9 = 54 × 80/9 × 80 = 4320/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    2/80 = 2 × 9/80 × 9 = 18/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/720 + 18/720 = 4320 + 18/720 = 4338/720
  5. 4338/720 simplified gives 241/40
  6. So, 54/9 + 2/80 = 241/40
    In mixed form: 61/40

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