Add 6/27 and 30/80
6/27 + 30/80 is 43/72.
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,
30/80 = 30 × 27/80 × 27 = 810/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2160 + 810/2160 = 480 + 810/2160 = 1290/2160 - 1290/2160 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 6/27 + 30/80 = 43/72
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