Add 27/80 and 42/45
27/80 + 42/45 is 61/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 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 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Add the two like fractions:
243/720 + 672/720 = 243 + 672/720 = 915/720 - 915/720 simplified gives 61/48
- So, 27/80 + 42/45 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48
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