Add 60/27 and 10/80, Solve 2 6/27 + 10/80 as a fraction

Add 60/27 and 10/80

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 10/80

60/27 + 10/80 is 169/72.

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,
60/27 = 60 × 80/27 × 80 = 4800/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
10/80 = 10 × 27/80 × 27 = 270/2160
Add the two like fractions:
4800/2160 + 270/2160 = 4800 + 270/2160 = 5070/2160
5070/2160 simplified gives 169/72
So, 60/27 + 10/80 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72

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