Add 27/80 and 9/27, Solve 27/80 + 9/27 as a fraction

Add 27/80 and 9/27

27/80 + 9/27 is 161/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
9/27 = 9 × 80/27 × 80 = 720/2160
Add the two like fractions:
729/2160 + 720/2160 = 729 + 720/2160 = 1449/2160
1449/2160 simplified gives 161/240
So, 27/80 + 9/27 = 161/240

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