Add 12/80 and 10/27
12/80 + 10/27 is 281/540.
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,
12/80 = 12 × 27/80 × 27 = 324/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
10/27 = 10 × 80/27 × 80 = 800/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
324/2160 + 800/2160 = 324 + 800/2160 = 1124/2160 - 1124/2160 simplified gives 281/540
- So, 12/80 + 10/27 = 281/540
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