Add 80/25 and 8/27
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 8/27
80/25 + 8/27 is 472/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
80/25 = 80 × 27/25 × 27 = 2160/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/675 + 200/675 = 2160 + 200/675 = 2360/675 - 2360/675 simplified gives 472/135
- So, 80/25 + 8/27 = 472/135
In mixed form: 367/135
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