Add 96/81 and 27/80
1st number: 1 15/81, 2nd number: 27/80
96/81 + 27/80 is 3289/2160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
96/81 = 96 × 80/81 × 80 = 7680/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
27/80 = 27 × 81/80 × 81 = 2187/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
7680/6480 + 2187/6480 = 7680 + 2187/6480 = 9867/6480 - 9867/6480 simplified gives 3289/2160
- So, 96/81 + 27/80 = 3289/2160
In mixed form: 11129/2160
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