Add 3/80 and 49/27, Solve 3/80 + 1 22/27 as a fraction

Add 3/80 and 49/27

1^st number: 3/80, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

3/80 + 49/27 is 4001/2160.

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,
3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
49/27 = 49 × 80/27 × 80 = 3920/2160
Add the two like fractions:
81/2160 + 3920/2160 = 81 + 3920/2160 = 4001/2160
So, 3/80 + 49/27 = 4001/2160
In mixed form: 11841/2160

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