Add 24/27 and 16/80
24/27 + 16/80 is 49/45.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 80/27 × 80 = 1920/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
16/80 = 16 × 27/80 × 27 = 432/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2160 + 432/2160 = 1920 + 432/2160 = 2352/2160 - 2352/2160 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 24/27 + 16/80 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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