Add 80/20 and 42/27
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 1 15/27
80/20 + 42/27 is 50/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
80/20 = 80 × 27/20 × 27 = 2160/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/540 + 840/540 = 2160 + 840/540 = 3000/540 - 3000/540 simplified gives 50/9
- So, 80/20 + 42/27 = 50/9
In mixed form: 55/9
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