Add 27/56 and 45/80
27/56 + 45/80 is 117/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
27/56 = 27 × 10/56 × 10 = 270/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560 - Add the two like fractions:
270/560 + 315/560 = 270 + 315/560 = 585/560 - 585/560 simplified gives 117/112
- So, 27/56 + 45/80 = 117/112
In mixed form: 15/112
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