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Add 9/80 and 3/54

9/80 + 3/54 is 121/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    9/80 = 9 × 27/80 × 27 = 243/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    3/54 = 3 × 40/54 × 40 = 120/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/2160 + 120/2160 = 243 + 120/2160 = 363/2160
  5. 363/2160 simplified gives 121/720
  6. So, 9/80 + 3/54 = 121/720

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