Add 20/80 and 2/27
20/80 + 2/27 is 35/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
20/80 = 20 × 27/80 × 27 = 540/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
2/27 = 2 × 80/27 × 80 = 160/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2160 + 160/2160 = 540 + 160/2160 = 700/2160 - 700/2160 simplified gives 35/108
- So, 20/80 + 2/27 = 35/108
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