Add 80/27 and 90/40, Solve 2 26/27 + 2 10/40 as a fraction

Add 80/27 and 90/40

1^st number: 2 26/27, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

80/27 + 90/40 is 563/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
80/27 = 80 × 40/27 × 40 = 3200/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
90/40 = 90 × 27/40 × 27 = 2430/1080
Add the two like fractions:
3200/1080 + 2430/1080 = 3200 + 2430/1080 = 5630/1080
5630/1080 simplified gives 563/108
So, 80/27 + 90/40 = 563/108
In mixed form: 523/108

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