Add 3/27 and 60/80
3/27 + 60/80 is 31/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
3/27 = 3 × 80/27 × 80 = 240/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
60/80 = 60 × 27/80 × 27 = 1620/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
240/2160 + 1620/2160 = 240 + 1620/2160 = 1860/2160 - 1860/2160 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 3/27 + 60/80 = 31/36
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