Add 25/80 and 9/27
25/80 + 9/27 is 31/48.
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,
25/80 = 25 × 27/80 × 27 = 675/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
9/27 = 9 × 80/27 × 80 = 720/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
675/2160 + 720/2160 = 675 + 720/2160 = 1395/2160 - 1395/2160 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 25/80 + 9/27 = 31/48
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