Add 16/80 and 1/27
16/80 + 1/27 is 32/135.
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,
16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
1/27 = 1 × 80/27 × 80 = 80/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2160 + 80/2160 = 432 + 80/2160 = 512/2160 - 512/2160 simplified gives 32/135
- So, 16/80 + 1/27 = 32/135
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