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Add 15/80 and 27/16

1st number: 15/80, 2nd number: 1 11/16

15/80 + 27/16 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/80 + 135/80 = 15 + 135/80 = 150/80
  5. 150/80 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 15/80 + 27/16 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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