Add 27/7 and 16/80
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 16/80
27/7 + 16/80 is 142/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
27/7 = 27 × 80/7 × 80 = 2160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/560 + 112/560 = 2160 + 112/560 = 2272/560 - 2272/560 simplified gives 142/35
- So, 27/7 + 16/80 = 142/35
In mixed form: 42/35
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