Add 8/80 and 12/27
8/80 + 12/27 is 49/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
8/80 = 8 × 27/80 × 27 = 216/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
12/27 = 12 × 80/27 × 80 = 960/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
216/2160 + 960/2160 = 216 + 960/2160 = 1176/2160 - 1176/2160 simplified gives 49/90
- So, 8/80 + 12/27 = 49/90
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