Add 80/54 and 27/48, Solve 1 26/54 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 80/54 and 27/48

1^st number: 1 26/54, 2^nd number: 27/48

80/54 + 27/48 is 883/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
80/54 = 80 × 8/54 × 8 = 640/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
27/48 = 27 × 9/48 × 9 = 243/432
Add the two like fractions:
640/432 + 243/432 = 640 + 243/432 = 883/432
So, 80/54 + 27/48 = 883/432
In mixed form: 219/432

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