Add 45/3 and 27/80, Solve 15 0/3 + 27/80 as a fraction

Add 45/3 and 27/80

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 27/80

45/3 + 27/80 is 1227/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
45/3 = 45 × 80/3 × 80 = 3600/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240
Add the two like fractions:
3600/240 + 81/240 = 3600 + 81/240 = 3681/240
3681/240 simplified gives 1227/80
So, 45/3 + 27/80 = 1227/80
In mixed form: 1527/80

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