Add 27/80 and 16/81
27/80 + 16/81 is 3467/6480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
27/80 = 27 × 81/80 × 81 = 2187/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
16/81 = 16 × 80/81 × 80 = 1280/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/6480 + 1280/6480 = 2187 + 1280/6480 = 3467/6480 - So, 27/80 + 16/81 = 3467/6480
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