Add 80/5 and 4/27
1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 4/27
80/5 + 4/27 is 436/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
80/5 = 80 × 27/5 × 27 = 2160/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/135 + 20/135 = 2160 + 20/135 = 2180/135 - 2180/135 simplified gives 436/27
- So, 80/5 + 4/27 = 436/27
In mixed form: 164/27
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