Add 15/27 and 80/10, Solve 15/27 + 8 0/10 as a fraction

Add 15/27 and 80/10

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 8 0/10

15/27 + 80/10 is 77/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
80/10 = 80 × 27/10 × 27 = 2160/270
Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 2160/270 = 150 + 2160/270 = 2310/270
2310/270 simplified gives 77/9
So, 15/27 + 80/10 = 77/9
In mixed form: 85/9

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