Add 80/36 and 4/54
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 4/54
80/36 + 4/54 is 62/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
80/36 = 80 × 3/36 × 3 = 240/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
4/54 = 4 × 2/54 × 2 = 8/108 - Add the two like fractions:
240/108 + 8/108 = 240 + 8/108 = 248/108 - 248/108 simplified gives 62/27
- So, 80/36 + 4/54 = 62/27
In mixed form: 28/27
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