Add 36/80 and 20/27
36/80 + 20/27 is 643/540.
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,
36/80 = 36 × 27/80 × 27 = 972/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
20/27 = 20 × 80/27 × 80 = 1600/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2160 + 1600/2160 = 972 + 1600/2160 = 2572/2160 - 2572/2160 simplified gives 643/540
- So, 36/80 + 20/27 = 643/540
In mixed form: 1103/540
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