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Add 80/54 and 81/48

1st number: 1 26/54, 2nd number: 1 33/48

80/54 + 81/48 is 1369/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    80/54 = 80 × 8/54 × 8 = 640/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    81/48 = 81 × 9/48 × 9 = 729/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/432 + 729/432 = 640 + 729/432 = 1369/432
  5. So, 80/54 + 81/48 = 1369/432
    In mixed form: 373/432

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