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Add 80/54 and 54/80

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

80/54 + 54/80 is 2329/1080.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    80/54 = 80 × 40/54 × 40 = 3200/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    54/80 = 54 × 27/80 × 27 = 1458/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/2160 + 1458/2160 = 3200 + 1458/2160 = 4658/2160
  5. 4658/2160 simplified gives 2329/1080
  6. So, 80/54 + 54/80 = 2329/1080
    In mixed form: 2169/1080

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