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Add 70/50 and 54/80

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 54/80

70/50 + 54/80 is 83/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    70/50 = 70 × 8/50 × 8 = 560/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    54/80 = 54 × 5/80 × 5 = 270/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/400 + 270/400 = 560 + 270/400 = 830/400
  5. 830/400 simplified gives 83/40
  6. So, 70/50 + 54/80 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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