Add 80/27 and 1/5
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 1/5
80/27 + 1/5 is 427/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
80/27 = 80 × 5/27 × 5 = 400/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
1/5 = 1 × 27/5 × 27 = 27/135 - Add the two like fractions:
400/135 + 27/135 = 400 + 27/135 = 427/135 - So, 80/27 + 1/5 = 427/135
In mixed form: 322/135
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