Add 1/42 and 27/80
1/42 + 27/80 is 607/1680.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
1/42 = 1 × 40/42 × 40 = 40/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
27/80 = 27 × 21/80 × 21 = 567/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
40/1680 + 567/1680 = 40 + 567/1680 = 607/1680 - So, 1/42 + 27/80 = 607/1680
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