Add 27/6 and 10/80, Solve 4 3/6 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 10/80

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 10/80

27/6 + 10/80 is 37/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
27/6 = 27 × 40/6 × 40 = 1080/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Add the two like fractions:
1080/240 + 30/240 = 1080 + 30/240 = 1110/240
1110/240 simplified gives 37/8
So, 27/6 + 10/80 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8

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