Add 80/54 and 27/96, Solve 1 26/54 + 27/96 as a fraction

Add 80/54 and 27/96

1^st number: 1 26/54, 2^nd number: 27/96

80/54 + 27/96 is 1523/864.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
80/54 = 80 × 16/54 × 16 = 1280/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
27/96 = 27 × 9/96 × 9 = 243/864
Add the two like fractions:
1280/864 + 243/864 = 1280 + 243/864 = 1523/864
So, 80/54 + 27/96 = 1523/864
In mixed form: 1659/864

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