Add 80/27 and 2/15
1st number: 2 26/27, 2nd number: 2/15
80/27 + 2/15 is 418/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 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 15 × 9 = 135,
2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135 - Add the two like fractions:
400/135 + 18/135 = 400 + 18/135 = 418/135 - So, 80/27 + 2/15 = 418/135
In mixed form: 313/135
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