Add 75/80 and 35/54, Solve 75/80 + 35/54 as a fraction

Add 75/80 and 35/54

75/80 + 35/54 is 685/432.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
75/80 = 75 × 27/80 × 27 = 2025/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
35/54 = 35 × 40/54 × 40 = 1400/2160
Add the two like fractions:
2025/2160 + 1400/2160 = 2025 + 1400/2160 = 3425/2160
3425/2160 simplified gives 685/432
So, 75/80 + 35/54 = 685/432
In mixed form: 1253/432

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