Add 27/80 and 16/27
27/80 + 16/27 is 2009/2160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
16/27 = 16 × 80/27 × 80 = 1280/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
729/2160 + 1280/2160 = 729 + 1280/2160 = 2009/2160 - So, 27/80 + 16/27 = 2009/2160
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