Add 8/80 and 15/54
8/80 + 15/54 is 17/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
15/54 = 15 × 40/54 × 40 = 600/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
216/2160 + 600/2160 = 216 + 600/2160 = 816/2160 - 816/2160 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 8/80 + 15/54 = 17/45
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