Add 80/28 and 3/27
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 3/27
80/28 + 3/27 is 187/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
80/28 = 80 × 27/28 × 27 = 2160/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
3/27 = 3 × 28/27 × 28 = 84/756 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/756 + 84/756 = 2160 + 84/756 = 2244/756 - 2244/756 simplified gives 187/63
- So, 80/28 + 3/27 = 187/63
In mixed form: 261/63
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