Add 7/27 and 42/80
7/27 + 42/80 is 847/1080.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 80/27 × 80 = 560/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
560/2160 + 1134/2160 = 560 + 1134/2160 = 1694/2160 - 1694/2160 simplified gives 847/1080
- So, 7/27 + 42/80 = 847/1080
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