Add 45/27 and 5/80
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 5/80
45/27 + 5/80 is 83/48.
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,
45/27 = 45 × 80/27 × 80 = 3600/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
5/80 = 5 × 27/80 × 27 = 135/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/2160 + 135/2160 = 3600 + 135/2160 = 3735/2160 - 3735/2160 simplified gives 83/48
- So, 45/27 + 5/80 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48
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