Add 27/36 and 16/80
27/36 + 16/80 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
27/36 = 27 × 20/36 × 20 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 144/720 = 540 + 144/720 = 684/720 - 684/720 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 27/36 + 16/80 = 19/20
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