Add 27/15 and 6/80
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 6/80
27/15 + 6/80 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
432/240 + 18/240 = 432 + 18/240 = 450/240 - 450/240 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 27/15 + 6/80 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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