Add 27/7 and 72/80
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 72/80
27/7 + 72/80 is 333/70.
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,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/560 + 504/560 = 2160 + 504/560 = 2664/560 - 2664/560 simplified gives 333/70
- So, 27/7 + 72/80 = 333/70
In mixed form: 453/70
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