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Add 6/80 and 70/54

1st number: 6/80, 2nd number: 1 16/54

6/80 + 70/54 is 1481/1080.

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,
    6/80 = 6 × 27/80 × 27 = 162/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    70/54 = 70 × 40/54 × 40 = 2800/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/2160 + 2800/2160 = 162 + 2800/2160 = 2962/2160
  5. 2962/2160 simplified gives 1481/1080
  6. So, 6/80 + 70/54 = 1481/1080
    In mixed form: 1401/1080

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