Add 16/27 and 5/80
16/27 + 5/80 is 283/432.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 80/27 × 80 = 1280/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/2160 + 135/2160 = 1280 + 135/2160 = 1415/2160 - 1415/2160 simplified gives 283/432
- So, 16/27 + 5/80 = 283/432
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