Add 80/81 and 27/28
80/81 + 27/28 is 4427/2268.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
80/81 = 80 × 28/81 × 28 = 2240/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
27/28 = 27 × 81/28 × 81 = 2187/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2268 + 2187/2268 = 2240 + 2187/2268 = 4427/2268 - So, 80/81 + 27/28 = 4427/2268
In mixed form: 12159/2268
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