Add 80/54 and 27/72
1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 27/72
80/54 + 27/72 is 401/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
80/54 = 80 × 4/54 × 4 = 320/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
27/72 = 27 × 3/72 × 3 = 81/216 - Add the two like fractions:
320/216 + 81/216 = 320 + 81/216 = 401/216 - So, 80/54 + 27/72 = 401/216
In mixed form: 1185/216
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