Add 10/27 and 6/80, Solve 10/27 + 6/80 as a fraction

Add 10/27 and 6/80

10/27 + 6/80 is 481/1080.

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,
6/80 = 6 × 27/80 × 27 = 162/2160
Add the two like fractions:
800/2160 + 162/2160 = 800 + 162/2160 = 962/2160
962/2160 simplified gives 481/1080
So, 10/27 + 6/80 = 481/1080

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