Add 6/27 and 3/80
6/27 + 3/80 is 187/720.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 80/27 × 80 = 480/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
3/80 = 3 × 27/80 × 27 = 81/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2160 + 81/2160 = 480 + 81/2160 = 561/2160 - 561/2160 simplified gives 187/720
- So, 6/27 + 3/80 = 187/720
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