Add 80/4 and 21/27, Solve 20 0/4 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 80/4 and 21/27

1^st number: 20 0/4, 2^nd number: 21/27

80/4 + 21/27 is 187/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
80/4 = 80 × 27/4 × 27 = 2160/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
21/27 = 21 × 4/27 × 4 = 84/108
Add the two like fractions:
2160/108 + 84/108 = 2160 + 84/108 = 2244/108
2244/108 simplified gives 187/9
So, 80/4 + 21/27 = 187/9
In mixed form: 207/9

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