Add 5/27 and 8/80
5/27 + 8/80 is 77/270.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
400/2160 + 216/2160 = 400 + 216/2160 = 616/2160 - 616/2160 simplified gives 77/270
- So, 5/27 + 8/80 = 77/270
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