Add 20/2 and 27/80
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 27/80
20/2 + 27/80 is 827/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
20/2 = 20 × 40/2 × 40 = 800/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80 - Add the two like fractions:
800/80 + 27/80 = 800 + 27/80 = 827/80 - So, 20/2 + 27/80 = 827/80
In mixed form: 1027/80
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