Add 80/5 and 2/54
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 2/54
80/5 + 2/54 is 433/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
80/5 = 80 × 54/5 × 54 = 4320/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/270 + 10/270 = 4320 + 10/270 = 4330/270 - 4330/270 simplified gives 433/27
- So, 80/5 + 2/54 = 433/27
In mixed form: 161/27
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