Add 20/80 and 15/27
20/80 + 15/27 is 29/36.
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,
20/80 = 20 × 27/80 × 27 = 540/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
15/27 = 15 × 80/27 × 80 = 1200/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2160 + 1200/2160 = 540 + 1200/2160 = 1740/2160 - 1740/2160 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 20/80 + 15/27 = 29/36
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