Add 96/80 and 5/27
1st number: 1 16/80, 2nd number: 5/27
96/80 + 5/27 is 187/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
96/80 = 96 × 27/80 × 27 = 2592/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
5/27 = 5 × 80/27 × 80 = 400/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/2160 + 400/2160 = 2592 + 400/2160 = 2992/2160 - 2992/2160 simplified gives 187/135
- So, 96/80 + 5/27 = 187/135
In mixed form: 152/135
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