Add 27/4 and 80/45
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 1 35/45
27/4 + 80/45 is 307/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
27/4 = 27 × 45/4 × 45 = 1215/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/180 + 320/180 = 1215 + 320/180 = 1535/180 - 1535/180 simplified gives 307/36
- So, 27/4 + 80/45 = 307/36
In mixed form: 819/36
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