Add 9/15 and 27/80
9/15 + 27/80 is 15/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
9/15 = 9 × 16/15 × 16 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Add the two like fractions:
144/240 + 81/240 = 144 + 81/240 = 225/240 - 225/240 simplified gives 15/16
- So, 9/15 + 27/80 = 15/16
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