Add 5/27 and 12/80
5/27 + 12/80 is 181/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/27 = 5 × 80/27 × 80 = 400/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
12/80 = 12 × 27/80 × 27 = 324/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
400/2160 + 324/2160 = 400 + 324/2160 = 724/2160 - 724/2160 simplified gives 181/540
- So, 5/27 + 12/80 = 181/540
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