Add 80/24 and 72/45, Solve 3 8/24 + 1 27/45 as a fraction

Add 80/24 and 72/45

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

80/24 + 72/45 is 74/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
80/24 = 80 × 15/24 × 15 = 1200/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360
Add the two like fractions:
1200/360 + 576/360 = 1200 + 576/360 = 1776/360
1776/360 simplified gives 74/15
So, 80/24 + 72/45 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15

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