Add 8/81 and 27/80
8/81 + 27/80 is 2827/6480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
8/81 = 8 × 80/81 × 80 = 640/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
27/80 = 27 × 81/80 × 81 = 2187/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
640/6480 + 2187/6480 = 640 + 2187/6480 = 2827/6480 - So, 8/81 + 27/80 = 2827/6480
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