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Add 56/80 and 25/54

56/80 + 25/54 is 157/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    56/80 = 56 × 27/80 × 27 = 1512/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    25/54 = 25 × 40/54 × 40 = 1000/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/2160 + 1000/2160 = 1512 + 1000/2160 = 2512/2160
  5. 2512/2160 simplified gives 157/135
  6. So, 56/80 + 25/54 = 157/135
    In mixed form: 122/135

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