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

Add 80/54 and 27/80

1^st number: 1 26/54, 2^nd number: 27/80

80/54 + 27/80 is 3929/2160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
80/54 = 80 × 40/54 × 40 = 3200/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160
Add the two like fractions:
3200/2160 + 729/2160 = 3200 + 729/2160 = 3929/2160
So, 80/54 + 27/80 = 3929/2160
In mixed form: 11769/2160

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