Add 27/72 and 16/80
27/72 + 16/80 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
27/72 = 27 × 10/72 × 10 = 270/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Add the two like fractions:
270/720 + 144/720 = 270 + 144/720 = 414/720 - 414/720 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 27/72 + 16/80 = 23/40
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