Add 9/2 and 54/80
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 54/80
9/2 + 54/80 is 207/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
9/2 = 9 × 40/2 × 40 = 360/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80 - Add the two like fractions:
360/80 + 54/80 = 360 + 54/80 = 414/80 - 414/80 simplified gives 207/40
- So, 9/2 + 54/80 = 207/40
In mixed form: 57/40
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