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

Add 27/6 and 27/80

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 27/80

27/6 + 27/80 is 387/80.

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,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
Add the two like fractions:
1080/240 + 81/240 = 1080 + 81/240 = 1161/240
1161/240 simplified gives 387/80
So, 27/6 + 27/80 = 387/80
In mixed form: 467/80

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