Add 4/27 and 25/80, Solve 4/27 + 25/80 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 25/80

4/27 + 25/80 is 199/432.

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,
4/27 = 4 × 80/27 × 80 = 320/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
25/80 = 25 × 27/80 × 27 = 675/2160
Add the two like fractions:
320/2160 + 675/2160 = 320 + 675/2160 = 995/2160
995/2160 simplified gives 199/432
So, 4/27 + 25/80 = 199/432

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