Add 10/80 and 15/27
10/80 + 15/27 is 49/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
10/80 = 10 × 27/80 × 27 = 270/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
15/27 = 15 × 80/27 × 80 = 1200/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2160 + 1200/2160 = 270 + 1200/2160 = 1470/2160 - 1470/2160 simplified gives 49/72
- So, 10/80 + 15/27 = 49/72
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