Add 80/15 and 4/27, Solve 5 5/15 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 80/15 and 4/27

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 4/27

80/15 + 4/27 is 148/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
80/15 = 80 × 9/15 × 9 = 720/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135
Add the two like fractions:
720/135 + 20/135 = 720 + 20/135 = 740/135
740/135 simplified gives 148/27
So, 80/15 + 4/27 = 148/27
In mixed form: 513/27

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