Add 4/36 and 27/80
4/36 + 27/80 is 323/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
4/36 = 4 × 20/36 × 20 = 80/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
27/80 = 27 × 9/80 × 9 = 243/720 - Add the two like fractions:
80/720 + 243/720 = 80 + 243/720 = 323/720 - So, 4/36 + 27/80 = 323/720
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