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Add 80/4 and 15/54

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 15/54

80/4 + 15/54 is 365/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    80/4 = 80 × 27/4 × 27 = 2160/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/108 + 30/108 = 2160 + 30/108 = 2190/108
  5. 2190/108 simplified gives 365/18
  6. So, 80/4 + 15/54 = 365/18
    In mixed form: 205/18

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