Add 80/36 and 27/48, Solve 2 8/36 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 80/36 and 27/48

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 27/48

80/36 + 27/48 is 401/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
80/36 = 80 × 4/36 × 4 = 320/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144
Add the two like fractions:
320/144 + 81/144 = 320 + 81/144 = 401/144
So, 80/36 + 27/48 = 401/144
In mixed form: 2113/144

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