Add 12/27 and 10/80
12/27 + 10/80 is 41/72.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 80/27 × 80 = 960/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
10/80 = 10 × 27/80 × 27 = 270/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
960/2160 + 270/2160 = 960 + 270/2160 = 1230/2160 - 1230/2160 simplified gives 41/72
- So, 12/27 + 10/80 = 41/72
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