Add 27/12 and 14/80, Solve 2 3/12 + 14/80 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 14/80

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 14/80

27/12 + 14/80 is 97/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
27/12 = 27 × 20/12 × 20 = 540/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
Add the two like fractions:
540/240 + 42/240 = 540 + 42/240 = 582/240
582/240 simplified gives 97/40
So, 27/12 + 14/80 = 97/40
In mixed form: 217/40

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