Add 10/27 and 80/45, Solve 10/27 + 1 35/45 as a fraction

Add 10/27 and 80/45

1^st number: 10/27, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

10/27 + 80/45 is 58/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
80/45 = 80 × 3/45 × 3 = 240/135
Add the two like fractions:
50/135 + 240/135 = 50 + 240/135 = 290/135
290/135 simplified gives 58/27
So, 10/27 + 80/45 = 58/27
In mixed form: 24/27

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