Add 1/27 and 60/80
1/27 + 60/80 is 85/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/80 = 60 × 27/80 × 27 = 1620/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
80/2160 + 1620/2160 = 80 + 1620/2160 = 1700/2160 - 1700/2160 simplified gives 85/108
- So, 1/27 + 60/80 = 85/108
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