Add 80/27 and 12/80, Solve 2 26/27 + 12/80 as a fraction

Add 80/27 and 12/80

1^st number: 2 26/27, 2^nd number: 12/80

80/27 + 12/80 is 1681/540.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
80/27 = 80 × 80/27 × 80 = 6400/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
12/80 = 12 × 27/80 × 27 = 324/2160
Add the two like fractions:
6400/2160 + 324/2160 = 6400 + 324/2160 = 6724/2160
6724/2160 simplified gives 1681/540
So, 80/27 + 12/80 = 1681/540
In mixed form: 361/540

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