Add 27/10 and 54/80
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 54/80
27/10 + 54/80 is 27/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
27/10 = 27 × 8/10 × 8 = 216/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80 - Add the two like fractions:
216/80 + 54/80 = 216 + 54/80 = 270/80 - 270/80 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 27/10 + 54/80 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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