Add 6/54 and 70/80
6/54 + 70/80 is 71/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/80 = 70 × 27/80 × 27 = 1890/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
240/2160 + 1890/2160 = 240 + 1890/2160 = 2130/2160 - 2130/2160 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 6/54 + 70/80 = 71/72
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