Add 27/48 and 8/80
27/48 + 8/80 is 53/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 24/240 = 135 + 24/240 = 159/240 - 159/240 simplified gives 53/80
- So, 27/48 + 8/80 = 53/80
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