Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 8/54 and 24/80

8/54 + 24/80 is 121/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    8/54 = 8 × 40/54 × 40 = 320/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    24/80 = 24 × 27/80 × 27 = 648/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/2160 + 648/2160 = 320 + 648/2160 = 968/2160
  5. 968/2160 simplified gives 121/270
  6. So, 8/54 + 24/80 = 121/270

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com