Add 8/27 and 49/80
8/27 + 49/80 is 1963/2160.
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,
49/80 = 49 × 27/80 × 27 = 1323/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
640/2160 + 1323/2160 = 640 + 1323/2160 = 1963/2160 - So, 8/27 + 49/80 = 1963/2160
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