Add 32/80 and 2/27
32/80 + 2/27 is 64/135.
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,
32/80 = 32 × 27/80 × 27 = 864/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
2/27 = 2 × 80/27 × 80 = 160/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
864/2160 + 160/2160 = 864 + 160/2160 = 1024/2160 - 1024/2160 simplified gives 64/135
- So, 32/80 + 2/27 = 64/135
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