Add 27/80 and 2/25
27/80 + 2/25 is 167/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
27/80 = 27 × 5/80 × 5 = 135/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400 - Add the two like fractions:
135/400 + 32/400 = 135 + 32/400 = 167/400 - So, 27/80 + 2/25 = 167/400
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