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Add 8/80 and 45/54

8/80 + 45/54 is 14/15.

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,
    8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    45/54 = 45 × 40/54 × 40 = 1800/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/2160 + 1800/2160 = 216 + 1800/2160 = 2016/2160
  5. 2016/2160 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 8/80 + 45/54 = 14/15

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