Add 45/6 and 27/80
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 27/80
45/6 + 27/80 is 627/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
45/6 = 45 × 40/6 × 40 = 1800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/240 + 81/240 = 1800 + 81/240 = 1881/240 - 1881/240 simplified gives 627/80
- So, 45/6 + 27/80 = 627/80
In mixed form: 767/80
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