Add 14/80 and 27/15, Solve 14/80 + 1 12/15 as a fraction

Add 14/80 and 27/15

1^st number: 14/80, 2^nd number: 1 12/15

14/80 + 27/15 is 79/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 15 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240
Add the two like fractions:
42/240 + 432/240 = 42 + 432/240 = 474/240
474/240 simplified gives 79/40
So, 14/80 + 27/15 = 79/40
In mixed form: 139/40

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