Add 80/8 and 10/27
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 10/27
80/8 + 10/27 is 280/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
80/8 = 80 × 27/8 × 27 = 2160/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
10/27 = 10 × 8/27 × 8 = 80/216 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/216 + 80/216 = 2160 + 80/216 = 2240/216 - 2240/216 simplified gives 280/27
- So, 80/8 + 10/27 = 280/27
In mixed form: 1010/27
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