Add 2/27 and 80/12, Solve 2/27 + 6 8/12 as a fraction

Add 2/27 and 80/12

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 6 8/12

2/27 + 80/12 is 182/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
80/12 = 80 × 9/12 × 9 = 720/108
Add the two like fractions:
8/108 + 720/108 = 8 + 720/108 = 728/108
728/108 simplified gives 182/27
So, 2/27 + 80/12 = 182/27
In mixed form: 620/27

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