Add 8/54 and 15/80
8/54 + 15/80 is 145/432.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 40/54 × 40 = 320/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
15/80 = 15 × 27/80 × 27 = 405/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
320/2160 + 405/2160 = 320 + 405/2160 = 725/2160 - 725/2160 simplified gives 145/432
- So, 8/54 + 15/80 = 145/432
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