Add 56/80 and 50/54
56/80 + 50/54 is 439/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
56/80 = 56 × 27/80 × 27 = 1512/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
50/54 = 50 × 40/54 × 40 = 2000/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2160 + 2000/2160 = 1512 + 2000/2160 = 3512/2160 - 3512/2160 simplified gives 439/270
- So, 56/80 + 50/54 = 439/270
In mixed form: 1169/270
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