Add 80/84 and 27/48, Solve 80/84 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 80/84 and 27/48

80/84 + 27/48 is 509/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
80/84 = 80 × 4/84 × 4 = 320/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
Add the two like fractions:
320/336 + 189/336 = 320 + 189/336 = 509/336
So, 80/84 + 27/48 = 509/336
In mixed form: 1173/336

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