Add 45/80 and 7/27
45/80 + 7/27 is 355/432.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 80/27 × 80 = 560/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2160 + 560/2160 = 1215 + 560/2160 = 1775/2160 - 1775/2160 simplified gives 355/432
- So, 45/80 + 7/27 = 355/432
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