Add 27/80 and 21/36
27/80 + 21/36 is 221/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
21/36 = 21 × 20/36 × 20 = 420/720 - Add the two like fractions:
243/720 + 420/720 = 243 + 420/720 = 663/720 - 663/720 simplified gives 221/240
- So, 27/80 + 21/36 = 221/240
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