Add 27/80 and 3/18
27/80 + 3/18 is 121/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 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 18 × 40 = 720,
3/18 = 3 × 40/18 × 40 = 120/720 - Add the two like fractions:
243/720 + 120/720 = 243 + 120/720 = 363/720 - 363/720 simplified gives 121/240
- So, 27/80 + 3/18 = 121/240
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