Add 27/32 and 56/80
27/32 + 56/80 is 247/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
56/80 = 56 × 2/80 × 2 = 112/160 - Add the two like fractions:
135/160 + 112/160 = 135 + 112/160 = 247/160 - So, 27/32 + 56/80 = 247/160
In mixed form: 187/160
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