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Add 9/80 and 6/54

9/80 + 6/54 is 161/720.

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,
    6/54 = 6 × 40/54 × 40 = 240/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/2160 + 240/2160 = 243 + 240/2160 = 483/2160
  5. 483/2160 simplified gives 161/720
  6. So, 9/80 + 6/54 = 161/720

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