Add 1/27 and 4/80, Solve 1/27 + 4/80 as a fraction

Add 1/27 and 4/80

1/27 + 4/80 is 47/540.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
1/27 = 1 × 80/27 × 80 = 80/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160
Add the two like fractions:
80/2160 + 108/2160 = 80 + 108/2160 = 188/2160
188/2160 simplified gives 47/540
So, 1/27 + 4/80 = 47/540

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