Add 30/27 and 30/80, Solve 1 3/27 + 30/80 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 30/80

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 30/80

30/27 + 30/80 is 107/72.

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,
30/27 = 30 × 80/27 × 80 = 2400/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
30/80 = 30 × 27/80 × 27 = 810/2160
Add the two like fractions:
2400/2160 + 810/2160 = 2400 + 810/2160 = 3210/2160
3210/2160 simplified gives 107/72
So, 30/27 + 30/80 = 107/72
In mixed form: 135/72

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