Add 8/27 and 45/80, Solve 8/27 + 45/80 as a fraction

Add 8/27 and 45/80

8/27 + 45/80 is 371/432.

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,
45/80 = 45 × 27/80 × 27 = 1215/2160
Add the two like fractions:
640/2160 + 1215/2160 = 640 + 1215/2160 = 1855/2160
1855/2160 simplified gives 371/432
So, 8/27 + 45/80 = 371/432

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