Add 9/16 and 27/80
9/16 + 27/80 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
27/80 = 27 × 1/80 × 1 = 27/80 - Add the two like fractions:
45/80 + 27/80 = 45 + 27/80 = 72/80 - 72/80 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 9/16 + 27/80 = 9/10
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