Add 10/27 and 42/80
10/27 + 42/80 is 967/1080.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 80/27 × 80 = 800/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
800/2160 + 1134/2160 = 800 + 1134/2160 = 1934/2160 - 1934/2160 simplified gives 967/1080
- So, 10/27 + 42/80 = 967/1080
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/27+42/80 10/27+84/80 10/54+42/80 30/27+42/80 10/81+42/80 50/27+42/80 70/27+42/80