Add 20/80 and 50/27
1st number: 20/80, 2nd number: 1 23/27
20/80 + 50/27 is 227/108.
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,
50/27 = 50 × 80/27 × 80 = 4000/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2160 + 4000/2160 = 540 + 4000/2160 = 4540/2160 - 4540/2160 simplified gives 227/108
- So, 20/80 + 50/27 = 227/108
In mixed form: 211/108
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