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Add 80/4 and 54/80

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 54/80

80/4 + 54/80 is 827/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    80/4 = 80 × 20/4 × 20 = 1600/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/80 + 54/80 = 1600 + 54/80 = 1654/80
  5. 1654/80 simplified gives 827/40
  6. So, 80/4 + 54/80 = 827/40
    In mixed form: 2027/40

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