Add 10/80 and 27/7, Solve 10/80 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 10/80 and 27/7

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

10/80 + 27/7 is 223/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
27/7 = 27 × 80/7 × 80 = 2160/560
Add the two like fractions:
70/560 + 2160/560 = 70 + 2160/560 = 2230/560
2230/560 simplified gives 223/56
So, 10/80 + 27/7 = 223/56
In mixed form: 355/56

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