Add 30/80 and 8/27
30/80 + 8/27 is 145/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/80 = 30 × 27/80 × 27 = 810/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
8/27 = 8 × 80/27 × 80 = 640/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
810/2160 + 640/2160 = 810 + 640/2160 = 1450/2160 - 1450/2160 simplified gives 145/216
- So, 30/80 + 8/27 = 145/216
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