Add 6/5 and 80/27
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2 26/27
6/5 + 80/27 is 562/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
6/5 = 6 × 27/5 × 27 = 162/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
80/27 = 80 × 5/27 × 5 = 400/135 - Add the two like fractions:
162/135 + 400/135 = 162 + 400/135 = 562/135 - So, 6/5 + 80/27 = 562/135
In mixed form: 422/135
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