Add 27/6 and 18/80, Solve 4 3/6 + 18/80 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 18/80

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 18/80

27/6 + 18/80 is 189/40.

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,
18/80 = 18 × 3/80 × 3 = 54/240
Add the two like fractions:
1080/240 + 54/240 = 1080 + 54/240 = 1134/240
1134/240 simplified gives 189/40
So, 27/6 + 18/80 = 189/40
In mixed form: 429/40

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