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Add 80/54 and 45/70

1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 45/70

80/54 + 45/70 is 803/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    80/54 = 80 × 35/54 × 35 = 2800/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    45/70 = 45 × 27/70 × 27 = 1215/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/1890 + 1215/1890 = 2800 + 1215/1890 = 4015/1890
  5. 4015/1890 simplified gives 803/378
  6. So, 80/54 + 45/70 = 803/378
    In mixed form: 247/378

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