Add 8/27 and 24/80
8/27 + 24/80 is 161/270.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 80/27 × 80 = 640/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
24/80 = 24 × 27/80 × 27 = 648/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
640/2160 + 648/2160 = 640 + 648/2160 = 1288/2160 - 1288/2160 simplified gives 161/270
- So, 8/27 + 24/80 = 161/270
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/27+24/80 8/27+48/80 8/54+24/80 24/27+24/80 8/27+72/80 8/81+24/80 40/27+24/80 56/27+24/80