Add 27/80 and 5/3
1st number: 27/80, 2nd number: 1 2/3
27/80 + 5/3 is 481/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 3 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
5/3 = 5 × 80/3 × 80 = 400/240 - Add the two like fractions:
81/240 + 400/240 = 81 + 400/240 = 481/240 - So, 27/80 + 5/3 = 481/240
In mixed form: 21/240
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