Add 96/27 and 45/80
1st number: 3 15/27, 2nd number: 45/80
96/27 + 45/80 is 593/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
96/27 = 96 × 80/27 × 80 = 7680/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
45/80 = 45 × 27/80 × 27 = 1215/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
7680/2160 + 1215/2160 = 7680 + 1215/2160 = 8895/2160 - 8895/2160 simplified gives 593/144
- So, 96/27 + 45/80 = 593/144
In mixed form: 417/144
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