Add 18/27 and 25/80
18/27 + 25/80 is 47/48.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 80/27 × 80 = 1440/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
25/80 = 25 × 27/80 × 27 = 675/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/2160 + 675/2160 = 1440 + 675/2160 = 2115/2160 - 2115/2160 simplified gives 47/48
- So, 18/27 + 25/80 = 47/48
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