Add 2/27 and 42/80
2/27 + 42/80 is 647/1080.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 80/27 × 80 = 160/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2160 + 1134/2160 = 160 + 1134/2160 = 1294/2160 - 1294/2160 simplified gives 647/1080
- So, 2/27 + 42/80 = 647/1080
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