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Add 6/54 and 70/80

6/54 + 70/80 is 71/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    6/54 = 6 × 40/54 × 40 = 240/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    70/80 = 70 × 27/80 × 27 = 1890/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/2160 + 1890/2160 = 240 + 1890/2160 = 2130/2160
  5. 2130/2160 simplified gives 71/72
  6. So, 6/54 + 70/80 = 71/72

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