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Add 7/80 and 84/27

1st number: 7/80, 2nd number: 3 3/27

7/80 + 84/27 is 2303/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    7/80 = 7 × 27/80 × 27 = 189/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
    84/27 = 84 × 80/27 × 80 = 6720/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/2160 + 6720/2160 = 189 + 6720/2160 = 6909/2160
  5. 6909/2160 simplified gives 2303/720
  6. So, 7/80 + 84/27 = 2303/720
    In mixed form: 3143/720

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