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Add 27/2 and 20/80

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 20/80

27/2 + 20/80 is 55/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    27/2 = 27 × 40/2 × 40 = 1080/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    20/80 = 20 × 1/80 × 1 = 20/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/80 + 20/80 = 1080 + 20/80 = 1100/80
  5. 1100/80 simplified gives 55/4
  6. So, 27/2 + 20/80 = 55/4
    In mixed form: 133/4

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