Add 80/2 and 42/54, Solve 40 0/2 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 80/2 and 42/54

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/54

80/2 + 42/54 is 367/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
80/2 = 80 × 27/2 × 27 = 2160/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
Add the two like fractions:
2160/54 + 42/54 = 2160 + 42/54 = 2202/54
2202/54 simplified gives 367/9
So, 80/2 + 42/54 = 367/9
In mixed form: 407/9

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