Add 6/54 and 3/80, Solve 6/54 + 3/80 as a fraction

Add 6/54 and 3/80

6/54 + 3/80 is 107/720.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
6/54 = 6 × 40/54 × 40 = 240/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160
Add the two like fractions:
240/2160 + 81/2160 = 240 + 81/2160 = 321/2160
321/2160 simplified gives 107/720
So, 6/54 + 3/80 = 107/720

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