Add 80/54 and 25/45
1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 25/45
80/54 + 25/45 is 55/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
80/54 = 80 × 5/54 × 5 = 400/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
25/45 = 25 × 6/45 × 6 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
400/270 + 150/270 = 400 + 150/270 = 550/270 - 550/270 simplified gives 55/27
- So, 80/54 + 25/45 = 55/27
In mixed form: 21/27
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