Add 70/54 and 6/80
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 6/80
70/54 + 6/80 is 1481/1080.
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,
70/54 = 70 × 40/54 × 40 = 2800/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
6/80 = 6 × 27/80 × 27 = 162/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/2160 + 162/2160 = 2800 + 162/2160 = 2962/2160 - 2962/2160 simplified gives 1481/1080
- So, 70/54 + 6/80 = 1481/1080
In mixed form: 1401/1080
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