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Add 75/80 and 5/54

75/80 + 5/54 is 445/432.

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,
    75/80 = 75 × 27/80 × 27 = 2025/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    5/54 = 5 × 40/54 × 40 = 200/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/2160 + 200/2160 = 2025 + 200/2160 = 2225/2160
  5. 2225/2160 simplified gives 445/432
  6. So, 75/80 + 5/54 = 445/432
    In mixed form: 113/432

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