Add 48/27 and 27/80, Solve 1 21/27 + 27/80 as a fraction

Add 48/27 and 27/80

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 27/80

48/27 + 27/80 is 1523/720.

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,
48/27 = 48 × 80/27 × 80 = 3840/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160
Add the two like fractions:
3840/2160 + 729/2160 = 3840 + 729/2160 = 4569/2160
4569/2160 simplified gives 1523/720
So, 48/27 + 27/80 = 1523/720
In mixed form: 283/720

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