Add 45/80 and 5/27
45/80 + 5/27 is 323/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
45/80 = 45 × 27/80 × 27 = 1215/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
5/27 = 5 × 80/27 × 80 = 400/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2160 + 400/2160 = 1215 + 400/2160 = 1615/2160 - 1615/2160 simplified gives 323/432
- So, 45/80 + 5/27 = 323/432
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