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Add 4/80 and 30/27

1st number: 4/80, 2nd number: 1 3/27

4/80 + 30/27 is 209/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    30/27 = 30 × 80/27 × 80 = 2400/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/2160 + 2400/2160 = 108 + 2400/2160 = 2508/2160
  5. 2508/2160 simplified gives 209/180
  6. So, 4/80 + 30/27 = 209/180
    In mixed form: 129/180

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