Add 4/27 and 50/80
4/27 + 50/80 is 167/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
50/80 = 50 × 27/80 × 27 = 1350/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
320/2160 + 1350/2160 = 320 + 1350/2160 = 1670/2160 - 1670/2160 simplified gives 167/216
- So, 4/27 + 50/80 = 167/216
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