Add 80/27 and 14/72, Solve 2 26/27 + 14/72 as a fraction

Add 80/27 and 14/72

1^st number: 2 26/27, 2^nd number: 14/72

80/27 + 14/72 is 341/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
80/27 = 80 × 8/27 × 8 = 640/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216
Add the two like fractions:
640/216 + 42/216 = 640 + 42/216 = 682/216
682/216 simplified gives 341/108
So, 80/27 + 14/72 = 341/108
In mixed form: 317/108

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