Add 27/21 and 2/80
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 2/80
27/21 + 2/80 is 367/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
27/21 = 27 × 80/21 × 80 = 2160/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1680 + 42/1680 = 2160 + 42/1680 = 2202/1680 - 2202/1680 simplified gives 367/280
- So, 27/21 + 2/80 = 367/280
In mixed form: 187/280
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