Add 80/12 and 8/27
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 8/27
80/12 + 8/27 is 188/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
80/12 = 80 × 9/12 × 9 = 720/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Add the two like fractions:
720/108 + 32/108 = 720 + 32/108 = 752/108 - 752/108 simplified gives 188/27
- So, 80/12 + 8/27 = 188/27
In mixed form: 626/27
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