Add 60/27 and 12/80
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 12/80
60/27 + 12/80 is 427/180.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 80/27 × 80 = 4800/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
12/80 = 12 × 27/80 × 27 = 324/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
4800/2160 + 324/2160 = 4800 + 324/2160 = 5124/2160 - 5124/2160 simplified gives 427/180
- So, 60/27 + 12/80 = 427/180
In mixed form: 267/180
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