Add 80/16 and 42/54
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 42/54
80/16 + 42/54 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
80/16 = 80 × 27/16 × 27 = 2160/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/432 + 336/432 = 2160 + 336/432 = 2496/432 - 2496/432 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 80/16 + 42/54 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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